Lewis Hamilton Ferrari 2026 season

At the Miami Grand Prix on May 3, 2026, Lewis Hamilton found himself frustrated after qualifying sixth. Despite improvements from previous sessions, he expressed discomfort with his position and the challenges he faced with Ferrari’s simulator.

Hamilton’s qualifying journey began with a disappointing P7 in the Sprint session. He had hoped for better results in Miami, especially after Ferrari introduced 11 upgrades to the SF-26 for this race weekend. However, he still felt that the simulator had led him astray regarding car setup.

“If I’m honest, I think the simulator really sent me in the wrong direction, so I think I might cut that out,” he remarked, revealing his growing frustration. The adjustments made to the car seemed to yield some progress; he managed to reduce his qualifying deficit to pole position to just five tenths of a second.

Yet, Hamilton was not satisfied. “I don’t feel comfortable in P6, it is not where I want to be, so naturally, I am not happy,” he stated. His hopes for a better performance lingered despite the disappointment.

The weather forecast added another layer of complexity as rain was expected during the race. Hamilton seemed optimistic about this possibility: “I’m confident with the balance that I have today in wet; hopefully we should be in a good place.” His anticipation of wet race conditions might provide an opportunity for him to capitalize on any mistakes made by others.

This sequence of events illustrates Hamilton’s ongoing struggle to adapt to Ferrari’s systems and setup. As he navigates these challenges, fans and analysts alike are eager to see how these factors will influence his performance in upcoming races.