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Lewis Hamilton has admitted Ferrari’s car is on a “knife-edge” trying to live with the team’s rivals in F1 as a late brake failure derailed his Singapore GP.
Lewis Hamilton acknowledged that Ferrari’s car is on a delicate balance when competing with their rivals in Formula 1, as he experienced a brake failure during the Singapore Grand Prix, compromising his race.
Despite losing his position to Charles Leclerc at the start, Hamilton managed a second pitstop which allowed him to regain the lead with a strong performance on the Soft compound.
However, an unexpected issue with the brakes forced Hamilton to nurse his Ferrari to the finish line, ultimately dropping him behind Leclerc and other competitors.
Ferrari’s struggles in Singapore highlighted the team’s ongoing challenges since the summer break, with Mercedes and Red Bull pulling ahead in performance.
Hamilton acknowledged the team’s efforts but admitted that Ferrari is struggling to match the upgrades and pace of their competitors, emphasizing the need to push harder to improve results in the remaining races of the season.
