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Lewis Hamilton says a suspension problem ahead of the Sprint race was the catalyst for a “terrible” day as he dropped out in Q1 at the United States Grand Prix. Mercedes looked quick throughout the…
Lewis Hamilton expressed his disappointment after facing a suspension problem during the Sprint race, leading to a challenging day where he dropped out in Q1 at the United States Grand Prix. Despite showing promising speed during the Sprint Shootout, a yellow flag on his final lap hindered his opportunity to set a fast time. Hamilton attributed his uncompetitive Sprint performance and subsequent 19th place in qualifying to the suspension issue, highlighting further car configuration problems. The seven-time world champion labeled the situation as “terrible” and frustrating, especially considering Mercedes’ usual pace and the unique Sprint weekend format with limited practice sessions. Despite starting from 18th in the race due to a grid penalty, Hamilton remains hopeful for a potential fightback drive on Sunday, drawing motivation from his early days in karting.
