P1racenews AI automatic summary:
From believing he could fight for pole to finishing a lowly eighth, it was another unhappy weekend for Lewis Hamilton.
Lewis Hamilton urged Ferrari to improve operationally following the bitter disappointment of his Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend where a mix-up over the tyres left him starting 12th on the grid and finishing eighth.
Hamilton described himself as “not good” after the race, emphasizing the importance of qualifying after feeling optimistic during practice sessions.
He acknowledged that the team took the wrong direction and their pace in the race was not on par with others, expressing disappointment at the lack of overtaking opportunities in the unusual Baku race.
The Briton highlighted the operational errors in qualifying as a key issue that needs addressing within the team, as both he and teammate Charles Leclerc were on the wrong tires at the wrong time in Q2.
Hamilton emphasized the need for Ferrari to reflect on their mistakes and work on their operational aspects to prevent similar issues in future races.
