Hamilton experiences debacle in Miami – Muricas News

What a disgrace

Lewis Hamilton (38) will solely begin from thirteenth place on the Miami Grand Prix (Sunday 9:30 p.m.; Sky). Sure, you learn that proper: thirteenth place! A debacle for the seven-time world champion and his staff Mercedes.

As an alternative of slowly preventing for podiums and victories once more, the Briton has to deal increasingly more typically with the midfield of the Satisfying Formulation 1. Hamilton rapidly discovered the explanation for the poor efficiency in qualifying in California. After the debacle, he radioed his staff: “We drove out a lot too late.” That is supported by the truth that teammate George Russell (25) completed sixth in the identical automotive.

Quickest of the day is Sergio Perez (31)! The Pink Bull driver reveals a fully sovereign qualification and dominates the motion. Fernando Alonso (41) got here in second, Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz (28) began the race from third place.

From the entrance. Already within the first qualifying part there's an uncommon image for a very long time: Lewis Hamilton (38) is last as long as 5 minutes earlier than the tip! Additionally as a result of the seven-time world champion virtually collided with Haas driver Kevin Magnussen (31) and touched the observe boundary with the entrance wing throughout an evasive maneuver. The quick lap is gone.

By the tip of the primary session, each Hamilton and teammate Russell needed to tremble about reaching Q2. Solely with the final try do each silver arrows make the bounce. Whereas Russell then trembles in tenth place within the final qualifying part, Hamilton has to park his automotive. An enormous disappointment!

The opposite prime groups are doing higher. Apart from Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll (24), all drivers make it into Q3. A minimum of till the very finish! Then Charles Leclerc (25) loses his automotive on the quick lap – and thus brings qualifying to an finish. The race path decides that there's a purple flag.

The large loser: Verstappen! The world champion hadn’t set a time on the time, however was solely ninth because of the demolition. Much more bitter for the Dutchman: Teammate and World Championship competitor Perez is on pole.

He could make the World Cup actually thrilling once more. As a result of the Mexican is at present solely six factors behind Verstappen within the World Cup.