Lewis Hamilton was extremely downbeat after a tough F1 Spanish Grand Prix, admitting he’s uncertain Ferrari will discover solutions for his lack of tempo.
Hamilton endured one other tough weekend in Barcelona, ending sixth.
The seven-time world champion was compelled to maneuver over for teammate Charles Leclerc after crew orders from Ferrari.
After the Security Automobile, Hamilton struggled for tempo, dropping out to Sauber’s Nico Hulkenberg.
It was one other abject efficiency from Hamilton, who’s usually excelled on the Spanish circuit over time.
Hamilton has solely overwhelmed Leclerc as soon as on race day this yr, ending forward at Imola.
Talking to Sky Sports activities after the race on Sunday, Hamilton gave a sequence of quick solutions.
“Not significantly, it’s simply not a fantastic day,” he stated.
When requested concerning the technique, having complained initially over crew radio, he stated: “Technique was good, crew did a fantastic job. That’s it.”
Hamilton is the highest-placed driver within the F1 championship standings with no podium end.
Conversely, teammate Charles Leclerc scored his third podium of the yr after overtaking Max Verstappen within the closing laps.
The interviewer then stated to Hamilton: “I hate seeing you on this temper…”
Hamilton responded: “What do you need to say? I simply had a extremely dangerous day and I’ve acquired nothing to say.
“It was a tough day, there’s nothing else so as to add to it, it was horrible. There’s no level explaining it, it’s not your fault, I simply don’t know what else to say.”
Hamilton additionally expressed doubts over whether or not Ferrari had a proof as to why he was so sluggish within the race.
Since then, crew boss Frederic Vasseur has hinted that Hamilton was nursing a problem all through the race.
“I’m certain they gained’t. It’s simply, most likely, simply me,” Hamilton concluded.
