Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has reacted to his early F1 Miami Qualifying exit. The British driver was eliminated in Q2 and is set to start the race at the Hard Rock Stadium tomorrow from the twelfth position on the grid.
While speaking to Sky Sports F1 following qualifying, the Ferrari driver explained:
“We will keep trying. We are only six races in but we are struggling big time.
“We are trying our hardest not to make big set-up changes but no matter what we do it’s so inconsistent every time we go out.
“We have problems with brakes, problems with this instability that we are struggling with and we are generally not quick enough. Just to get through to Q3 is tough for us.
“Once you are on the backfoot, it’s hard to pick up the points. Tomorrow will be hard work but we will try again. It’s the same thing for me, I’m used to it but I will keep trying.
“And I will be back at the factory next week and just keep going.”
Discussing whether he should have used another new set of tires in Q2, he added:
“We should have. It doesn’t make sense when you’re struggling so much not to put two new sets on or utilise those sets.
“But that’s stuff we will chat about in the garage.”
Hamilton’s Ferrari teammate continued into Q3 and will start the race from 8th. Four-time champion Max Verstappen secured pole position and will be joined on the front row by McLaren’s Lando Norris in second.
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