Lewis Hamilton qualified third for the Monaco Grand Prix – his best position since pole in 2019.
Lewis Hamilton has requested a thorough analysis from Ferrari on the performance discrepancy he experienced in Monaco Grand Prix qualifying despite minimal changes made. He had impressive speed in practice but ended up more than two tenths behind pole position during the crucial session. Although Hamilton secured a third-place start, he couldn’t challenge for the front row, with Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen showing superior pace. Ferrari seemed to lose its edge as the weekend unfolded, trailing Antonelli and facing constant pressure from Verstappen. Hamilton highlighted a notable difference in the SF-26’s performance during qualifying compared to the rest of the weekend, prompting the call for investigation despite minimal modifications. Overall, Hamilton gave his all in qualifying, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to compete in Formula 1 and embracing every moment on track.
