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Hamilton Criticizes Ferrari Simulator After Miami Qualifying

His comments put Ferrari’s preparation tools under review ahead of a likely wet race.

Overview

  • Hamilton, speaking after Saturday qualifying in Miami, said Ferrari’s factory simulator sent his setup the wrong way and he may stop using it.
  • He improved from seventh in the Sprint to sixth in qualifying after sweeping changes made the car feel “miles” better.
  • He said Q2 felt strong, though he could not extract the maximum in Q3.
  • He questioned Ferrari’s technical direction, saying McLaren’s upgrade delivered a bigger step and rivals use a different front wing that Ferrari should examine.
  • With rain forecast, he said the current balance could work well in Sunday’s race.