P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton only just held on to fourth place over Oscar Piastri at the Circuit of the Americas.
Lewis Hamilton explained the incident on the final lap of the US Grand Prix after losing time to Oscar Piastri. Most F1 drivers, including Hamilton, opted for the soft compound for the final stint, pitting on lap 31. While comfortably leading Piastri, Hamilton suffered a sudden drop in pace on the last lap, narrowly maintaining his lead. Hamilton described experiencing significant understeer, suspecting a puncture or damage, causing the handling issues. Despite the challenges, Hamilton secured a solid fourth place, matching his best result with Ferrari. He expressed determination to analyze and improve his performance for a strong finish to the season.
