Hamilton reflects on mixed Saturday at Miami F1 grand prix

The seven-time System 1 champion Lewis Hamilton completed on the rostrum within the brief 30-minute dash race on the Miami Grand Prix – however may solely qualify twelfth for Sunday’s contest.

Hamilton is having an up and down season along with his new Ferrari crew with highs, comparable to his victory within the Chinese language GP dash race, contrasted with disappointing lows.

Hamilton, 40, mirrored on his podium within the dash and stated: “[It was a] tough session. Combined feelings. It was , first rate outcome [in the sprint race], however it was not pure tempo.

“It was name within the technique, however in pure tempo we did not have it.

“I used to be one of many first right here this morning to ensure we took the suitable steps by means of the day and [it] did not make any distinction. The automotive is simply completely different each time you exit.”

Hamilton was unable to cover his disappointment at failing to achieve Q3 and take a spot within the prime 10 for the grand prix, whereas team-mate Charles Leclerc was solely managed eighth.

The Briton added: “We’re outqualified by the Williams in order that they’re doing an awesome job. However pure tempo… That is the place we’re. Charles was lucky to get by means of with a brand new tyre, so I simply acquired in by means of it. If I had an additional new tyre we must always have used it.

“The dash race was higher than qualifying however as I stated we’re the place we’re. We want some upgrades, we want some enhancements, we want numerous issues that should be higher.

“I’ve tried every thing. We’re attempting every thing. The smallest little bit of time and I used to be out. If we had gone out with a brand new tyre I in all probability would have been in Q3. Then it might simply be eighth or ninth with Charles.

“It would not make an enormous distinction, however the truth is we are attempting, and we do not have the tempo.”

With rain forecast for Sunday’s race, Hamilton can be uncertain whether or not that may give him any benefit.

He stated: “The automotive was not good within the moist. I do not know if will probably be tomorrow both. We’ll see.

“I am going to do lots of praying tonight. There’s alternative for positive. If it began dry after which went moist or one thing like that, it may very well be type of neat. You have to be fortunate as nicely.”

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