P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton took his best grand prix result of the 2024 season in Miami with sixth place.
Lewis Hamilton expressed a “great feeling” after battling Sergio Perez’s Red Bull in the Miami Grand Prix from eighth on the grid. Initially fighting Nico Hulkenberg, Hamilton’s switch to medium tires saw him engage in a thrilling duel for fifth with Perez, albeit without managing to overtake him. Despite finishing sixth, it was Hamilton’s best result since Mexico City race ten events ago, marking a satisfying performance in his W15. Acknowledging the pace deficit, Hamilton praised his ability to challenge competitors with DRS assistance, signifying a positive day of racing in his view. Mercedes’ status as the fourth-fastest car was solidified in Miami, with George Russell and Hamilton starting side by side on the fourth row. Post-race, Russell’s assertion that Mercedes is now the fourth-quickest team in F1 behind McLaren, Red Bull, and Ferrari was concurred by Hamilton, who emphasized the team’s position based on qualifying and championship standings.
