Lewis Hamilton qualified sixth in the Miami Grand Prix on May 3, 2026. He expressed dissatisfaction with his position, indicating discomfort in P6. The race weekend has been marked by ongoing struggles with Ferrari’s simulator and car setup.
As of early Saturday, Hamilton stated, “I don’t feel comfortable in P6, it is not where I want to be, so naturally, I am not happy.” His frustration stems from the simulator sending him in the wrong direction regarding car setup.
Ferrari introduced 11 upgrades for this race weekend. Despite these changes, Hamilton only reduced his qualifying deficit to pole position to five tenths of a second. Previously, he faced a larger gap in earlier sessions.
Hamilton noted that he felt hopeful for better performance but remained ultimately unhappy with his qualifying result. He mentioned that he might cut out simulator running due to its negative impact on setup.
The weather forecast indicates potential rain during the race. Hamilton believes wet conditions could provide an opportunity for improved performance. He stated, “I’m confident with the balance that I have today in wet; hopefully we should be in a good place.”
This situation reflects ongoing challenges for Hamilton and Ferrari as they strive for better results in the 2026 Formula 1 season.