Lewis Hamilton's Las Vegas Grand Prix qualifying was "obviously not good enough," according to the seven-time Formula 1 champion. In his first season with Ferrari, Hamilton was last on pure pace in the wet conditions, a performance that has left him frustrated.
Hamilton lacked speed throughout the session, which started out wet but eventually became dry. He struggled to generate heat in his tires and had understeer issues, while one of his front brakes glazed up, making it difficult for him to stop the car in corners.
The seven-time champion described his performance as "very annoying" because he had expected a better day after feeling good with the car in practice. Hamilton's Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc was second fastest in qualifying, and Hamilton is now set to start from fourth place on the grid for Sunday's race.
Hamilton's comments come as Ferrari faces questions over its handling of the team's drivers, particularly Hamilton and teammate Carlos Sainz Jr. The team's chairman, John Elkann, has been criticized for his comments about Hamilton, with some accusing him of being unfair to the seven-time champion.
For now, however, Hamilton is focused on improving his performance in qualifying and trying to find a way to overtake Leclerc on Sunday. He will need to do better than he did today if he wants to challenge for victory in the race.
Hamilton lacked speed throughout the session, which started out wet but eventually became dry. He struggled to generate heat in his tires and had understeer issues, while one of his front brakes glazed up, making it difficult for him to stop the car in corners.
The seven-time champion described his performance as "very annoying" because he had expected a better day after feeling good with the car in practice. Hamilton's Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc was second fastest in qualifying, and Hamilton is now set to start from fourth place on the grid for Sunday's race.
Hamilton's comments come as Ferrari faces questions over its handling of the team's drivers, particularly Hamilton and teammate Carlos Sainz Jr. The team's chairman, John Elkann, has been criticized for his comments about Hamilton, with some accusing him of being unfair to the seven-time champion.
For now, however, Hamilton is focused on improving his performance in qualifying and trying to find a way to overtake Leclerc on Sunday. He will need to do better than he did today if he wants to challenge for victory in the race.
. One day you're on top, next thing you know you're struggling to get a decent lap out of your car 
. Ferrari's gotta step it up if they wanna keep Hamilton happy 
. The guy's been with them for one season and already he's feeling frustrated 
. Can't say I blame him, though - the wet conditions were super tricky to deal with 
. Leclerc's gonna be tough to beat on Sunday 
. Hopefully Hamilton can get his act together and show the team what they're capable of 
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. It's like, one day you're feeling good with the car and the next you're struggling to even pace yourself in wet conditions 
. I'm surprised he didn't do better considering Ferrari was supposed to be a strong team this season 
. The whole thing is just really frustrating for fans who love watching him drive 
. And yeah, I get why there's tension between Hamilton and Elkann - it seems like the chairperson isn't having his back 
. Anyway, let's hope Lewis can bounce back on Sunday and show everyone what he's capable of 
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u know how frustrating it is when ur car just isnt performing like u thought it would? lewis hamilton's situation rly got me thinking tho. 7 times world champ and still struggles w/ speed on wet track. yea, he's not happy about it but u gotta feel 4 him - the pressure's immense! 
HE NEEDS TO LOOSE UP AND JUST DRIVE THE CAR, RATHER THAN TRYING TO PLEASE EVERYONE ELSE! 
this is so not good luck for him!!! 
I feel bad for him, he's been amazing at practice and then it all fell apart in qualifying 
wet conditions or dry, it doesn't matter, he just needs to get that speed back! 
that's no joke! He'll be lucky to start 4th place, let alone win the whole thing 
. It's not just about Hamilton though, it's about the team's strategy and how they balance their drivers' expectations. I mean, Hamilton's frustrated but you can't blame him for feeling that way – he was really looking forward to a good day with his new Ferrari 
. For Ferrari, they need to get their act together and make sure both drivers are on the same page 
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. Still, you can't deny that Charles Leclerc is quick and Hamilton will need to do better than this if he wants to win... fingers crossed for him! 
Either way, Hamilton's not gonna let this get in his head. He'll regroup and come back stronger for the race on Sunday. The question is, can Ferrari really help him do that? 
. I'm starting to think it's time for a change at Ferrari, but until then, Hamilton's gonna have to dig deep and find that speed he's been missing.
. I hope Lewis gets his mojo back for the race on Sunday, but it's looking tough right now 
. Hamilton's frustration is totally understandable, it's a tough weekend start 
. Leclerc was just one step ahead in qualifying, but we all know that racing is about more than just speed 
. I mean, Hamilton's not even close to being the only one struggling in the wet. It's like they forgot how to handle a car on a rainy day 
. Hamilton's got this, I'm sure he'll figure something out and get that pole... or won't? 
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. john elkann's comments about hamilton have been kinda shady, and it's making people wonder if ferrari's actually supporting their drivers properly. i think hamilton just needs to focus on getting his car dialed in and not worry too much about what others are saying... after all, he's still a seven-time world champ for crying out loud 
. hamilton needs to find his rhythm and get those tires working properly 
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his Ferrari stint is def not living up to expectations, especially considering how good he was in practice 
. And now he's stuck in 4th place? 
Sunday can't be any worse than today...right?