Hamilton Points At 2022 Change That Affected Qualifying Show After Mexico F1 Pole
Lewis Hamilton points to tools that he hasn’t used in 13 years, referring to the tire change that made F1 qualifying harder, as he scored his first pole in the Mexico GP with Ferrari. It took him nearly two seasons…
Lewis Hamilton pointed to the tools he hadn't used in 13 years, referring to the tire change that made F1 qualifying harder. With Ferrari, he scored his first pole in the Mexico GP, finishing 0.009 seconds ahead of former teammate George Russell. It was his first since the 2023 season, marking his 105th pole position overall. However, since the 2022 season, Hamilton has only secured two poles.
This came after the switch to 18-inch tires from the previous 13-inch tires. Hamilton found the transition challenging, as the 18-inch tires are harder and have a smaller operational window, making it difficult to achieve a perfect lap. Despite this, he managed to secure the pole in Mexico, a track known for its long straight, which offers little chance of overtaking.
Hamilton expressed his excitement about the achievement, recalling how it reminded him of Michael Schumacher's pole positions during his time with Ferrari. However, he also faced difficulties adapting to the new tires and finding the right balance for them during qualifying.
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