P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton showed promise during Q2 but could only qualify in eighth for the Miami Grand Prix, held at the Miami International Autodrome.
Lewis Hamilton expressed his frustration with the small operating window of his Mercedes during the Miami Grand Prix qualifying, leading to an unpredictable performance. Despite qualifying eighth, Hamilton found the car’s tyre performance to be challenging, especially in the final shootout where he lacked fresh soft tyres. This issue was not unique to Hamilton, as several drivers reported similar difficulties with their cars behaving inconsistently from one session to another. Hamilton attributed this to the specific soft tyre used in Miami, which limited the car’s performance range significantly. The seven-time world champion highlighted the struggle of operating within such a narrow window of tyre performance compared to earlier in his career. Mercedes faces the ongoing challenge of achieving the right balance and grip due to the car’s unpredictable behavior, making it a demanding task for the team and drivers alike.
