“Mixed emotions” after Miami sprint su...

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton completed on the rostrum within the quick 30-minute dash race on the Miami Grand Prix, however might solely qualify in twelfth place for Sunday’s race.

Hamilton is having an up and down season together with his new Ferrari workforce 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 race and mentioned: “[It was a] troublesome session. Blended feelings. It was a very good, first rate consequence [in the sprint race], nevertheless it was not pure tempo.

“It was a very good 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 precise steps by way 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 is disappointment at failing to succeed in to Q3 and a spot within the high 10 for the race, whereas his team-mate Charles Leclerc was solely fast sufficient for eighth on the gird.

He added: “We’re out-qualified by the Williams in order that they’re doing an excellent job. However pure tempo… That is the place we’re. Charles was lucky to get by way of with a brand new tyre, so I simply bought in by way of it. If I had an additional new tyre we should always have used it.

“The dash race was higher than qualifying however as I mentioned we’re the place we’re. We’d like some upgrades, we want some enhancements, we want a number of issues that must be higher.

“I’ve tried all the pieces. We’re making an attempt all the pieces. The smallest little bit of time and I used to be out. If we had gone out with a brand new tyre I most likely would have been in Q3. Then it could 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 also be uncertain whether or not that may give him any benefit.

He mentioned: “The automotive was not good within the moist. I do not know if it is going to be tomorrow both. We’ll see.

“I will do lots of praying tonight. There’s alternative for certain. If it began dry after which went moist or one thing like that, it could possibly be sort of neat. You have to be fortunate as effectively.”

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