P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton merely ‘surviving’ at Ferrari as F1 legend hit by chronic issue
F1 legend Lewis Hamilton faced a disappointing outcome at the Miami Grand Prix last weekend, as the Italian media criticized his performance as merely surviving rather than racing in the SF-26.
Having adopted a measured yet optimistic attitude in Miami, the seven-time champion was eager to resume racing following a five-week break.
Both the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix were canceled due to ongoing conflicts, leading teams like Ferrari to refine their 2026 setups during the unexpected break.
While Hamilton utilized Ferrari’s resources for testing and simulation, the competition, including McLaren and Red Bull, showed significant improvements in Miami.
Hamilton’s P7 finish in the sprint and P6 in the grand prix resulted in a modest point increase as he now shares the standings with Lando Norris.
The Italian media noted Ferrari’s power unit issues impacting Hamilton’s performance, as inconsistencies between simulations and on-track experiences became apparent.
Overall, the weekend highlighted challenges for both Hamilton and Ferrari, signaling areas of improvement needed for the upcoming races.
