Speaking to Sky Sports F1 after the session, Hamilton described the difficulties he encountered during the session, noting the need for perfect laps given the team’s lack of pace. He highlighted issues with the car’s performance and the challenge of finding a rhythm on the evolving track. While there were moments where he felt the car was performing well, Hamilton acknowledged the overall struggle.
Qualifying in the back end of the top 10 in Q1, Hamilton found himself at the back of the pack in Q2. Attempting to get the tire temperatures right, he ended up as the last one in the queue, which resulted in everyone slowing down in the final corner, causing him to lose tire temperature and the opportunity to complete a lap.
