P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton has blamed an aggressive set-up experiment on his Mercedes Formula 1 car for the premature Q1 elimination he
During the weekend, Hamilton showed promise by leading in the early stages of the Sprint race and finishing second. However, a lock-up on Turn 14 dropped him to 18th place in the final race. Despite struggling with his car setup, Hamilton remained optimistic and aimed to make the most of starting from the back. The new Sprint format allows teams to make adjustments in between sessions, but Hamilton’s experiment with setup changes had negative consequences this time. Hamilton acknowledged the challenges he faced this season but remained determined to give his best performance from the challenging starting position.
