Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time Formula 1 World Champion, expressed disappointment after a challenging qualifying session in Miami resulted in him missing out on Q3 and qualifying in 13th place. The Mercedes driver admitted that securing a place in Q3 was only a “50/50 chance” for him and the team, highlighting the competitiveness of the qualifying hour.
Hamilton’s frustration was evident as he was heard on team radio expressing that it was too late for him to have been sent out for a final flying run in Q2, leaving him without enough time to achieve the optimal tire temperature for his last lap.