Lewis Hamilton Expressed FRUSTRATION after missing out on…read more
Lewis Hamilton expressed frustration after missing out on pole position for the Sprint race at the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix, attributing his setback to an untimely yellow flag.
The British driver, who has won six times at the Circuit of the Americas, was in strong form during qualifying. He posted the second-fastest time in SQ2 and started third in SQ3. However, his hopes of securing pole position were dashed when a yellow flag interrupted his final flying lap.
As Hamilton went out for his last run, he was confident of a fast lap, having already improved his time by four-tenths of a second. Unfortunately, a spin by Franco Colapinto at Turn 12 brought out the yellow flag, forcing Hamilton to slow down and abandon his lap. This disruption dropped him to a disappointing seventh place, with Nico Hulkenberg in the Haas finishing just ahead of him.
Hamilton’s frustration was compounded by the strong performance of his teammate, George Russell. Russell qualified in second place, only 0.012 seconds behind Max Verstappen, who took pole. Russell’s result highlighted the potential of the Mercedes W15, while Hamilton’s setback underscored the unpredictable nature of Formula 1 qualifying sessions.
After the incident, Hamilton reflected on the missed opportunity. “Yeah, just got unlucky with the yellow flag and that’s what it is. I was four-tenths up,” he said, expressing disappointment over the lost chance to challenge for a front-row start. His comments reveal a sense of frustration, as he was clearly on a strong lap that could have seen him qualify higher on the grid.
Despite this setback, Hamilton remains focused on the Sprint race and the upcoming main race. With his experience and the pace of the Mercedes car, he still has an opportunity to recover and push for a better result. The unpredictability of Formula 1 racing means that even with a lower starting position, Hamilton has the potential to fight his way through the field and secure a strong finish.
As the Sprint race approaches, Hamilton and his team will regroup, aiming to make the most of the situation and deliver a solid performance. With his proven skill and determination, Hamilton remains a contender, despite the unfortunate circumstances of qualifying.
