P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton has a significant amount of time to find ahead of qualifying in Saudi Arabia.
Lewis Hamilton admitted he is facing challenges with “consistency” at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Despite being a seven-time world champion, Hamilton struggled during second practice, finishing 13th on the timesheets. His lap time lagged 1.2s behind Lando Norris and was eight-tenths slower than his Ferrari rival, Charles Leclerc. Hamilton’s difficulties were evident as he failed to maintain performance throughout the entire lap. While Hamilton escaped penalty for impeding Alex Albon, he acknowledged the need for improvement within his Ferrari team. The British driver’s limited success in Saudi Arabia, with only one podium in 2021, highlights the tough season start, where he has scored just 25 points. Hamilton recognizes the challenges ahead and the team’s commitment to making necessary improvements for the upcoming races.
