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Lewis Hamilton bemoaned the Mercedes W15 being “peaky” in Formula 1 qualifying in Miami as it went from being “the
Despite their efforts to eliminate past issues with a new approach, Mercedes is facing their worst season start since 2011. The inconsistent performance of their cars continued in Miami Grand Prix, with Hamilton dropping from third in Q2 to eighth in Q3. Hamilton attributes Mercedes’ struggle to a narrow tire performance window, making it challenging to find consistency. The Briton believes that the behavior of the Pirelli tires is a significant factor contributing to their performance gap. Despite the difficulties with the car’s aero balance, Hamilton emphasizes the tires’ impact on their competitiveness. While Hamilton acknowledges his car’s sharp handling, he remains skeptical about their ability to challenge McLaren and Ferrari. Overall, Mercedes is striving to optimize the car’s balance and grip to improve their performance on the track.
