Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton narrowly missed out on a podium finish at the Circuit of the Americas during the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix. The seven-time world champion put up a strong charge in the closing stages using the hard compound tyres, but ultimately had to settle behind Max Verstappen after a late Virtual Safety Car disrupted his relentless recovery through the field.
Reflecting on the race in the Texas media pen, the British racer candidly admitted that the fight for a top-three finish was effectively lost during a difficult opening phase of the grand prix. While acknowledging that the neutralisation period certainly did not aid his progression, he pinpointed the first two stints as the root cause of lost time and compromised track position.
The primary technical hurdle faced by the #44 charger centered on severe understeer through the slower sections of the circuit, specifically affecting low-speed turn-in at Turns 1, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15. Continuous adjustments from the cockpit eventually yielded a well-balanced car for the final stint, prompting the driver to admit that starting the race with those exact mechanical settings would have completely altered his afternoon.
With the championship battle intensifying, the experienced competitor emphasized the urgent need to refine weekend preparation and setup philosophy to stop losing valuable ground in the standings. Performance data confirmed that driving pace during the final stint matched expectations, reinforcing the belief that the latest aerodynamic upgrade package brought by Ferrari is delivering competitive raw performance.
Praising the pit crew for executing flawless pit stops and solid strategic choices throughout the event, the team aims to carry this technical momentum forward. Attention now shifts directly to the upcoming round in Mexico, where engineering groups will focus on resolving setup windows from the opening laps.
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