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Lewis Hamilton sounds alarm with Ferrari “at mercy of lack of power” at F1 Canadian GP
Lewis Hamilton believes Ferrari is struggling due to their engine deficit compared to Mercedes, as shown in the Canadian Grand Prix qualifying session where Hamilton qualified fifth behind Mercedes and McLarens. Despite Ferrari’s strong aerodynamic performance, their weakness in top speed on straights hinders their overall performance. Hamilton praised Ferrari’s car development but highlighted the need to improve engine power to compete with Mercedes effectively. He acknowledged the ongoing battle for development throughout the season and expressed the team’s determination to close the gap with Mercedes. Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc expressed frustration over Ferrari’s shortcomings during qualifying, lamenting the difficulties in finding confidence and setting competitive lap times.
