Lewis Hamilton: ‘I towed Charles the whole time’ and ended up 0.5s slower
Lewis Hamilton has rued Ferrari’s qualifying strategy at Formula 1’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix, explaining it left him without a slipstream. Hamilton’s performance worsened throughout qualifying on Friday in Baku, as he outpaced team-mate Charles Leclerc by exactly one tenth in Q1 before ending up 0.257s and 0.495s adrift in the following two segments respectively. As a consequence, he was ... Keep…
Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton has expressed his desire to participate in the Formula One season's finale in Qatar and Abu Dhabi. The 2026 season will conclude with races at Lusail on November 29 and Yas Marina Circuit on December 6. Despite concerns over regional tensions due to the Iran war, Hamilton is confident in the Middle East's sporting calendar, which has rebounded well.
He trusts in F1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali to make the best decision for the sport and hopes they can go to Qatar and Abu Dhabi. The UK government's travel advice remains green, allowing "open for travel." Domenicali has confirmed the calendar, and preparations are progressing smoothly, with the final round in Imola as a contingency plan if the situation worsens.
Local promoters in Qatar and Abu Dhabi are also organizing various sports events, including basketball, golf, MMA, and rugby.
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