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Lewis Hamilton proclaimed that he is “devastated” and “gutted” after the two Ferrari drivers qualified outside the top 10 for the F1 Emilia-Romagna GP.
Lewis Hamilton expressed his disappointment after both Ferrari drivers failed to make it to the top 10 in the Formula 1 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix qualifying session. Hamilton and his teammate, Charles Leclerc, were eliminated in the second session at Imola, highlighting a poor performance by Ferrari on home soil. The Mercedes driver acknowledged the limitations of Ferrari’s SF-25 car over one lap, emphasizing the struggle to match the pace of competitors like Max Verstappen. Hamilton noted the surprise of not advancing to the shootout despite improvements in the car’s handling, pointing out the need for upgrades to close the gap to rivals. While Hamilton anticipated challenges in overtaking at Imola, he remained hopeful for a strong race pace and reiterated the importance of continuous development to enhance Ferrari’s performance.
