Lewis Hamilton ‘Gutted’ as Ferrari Fall Short in Qualifying at Emilia Romagna GP
- At the 2025 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix qualifying, Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton were knocked out in 11th and 12th positions respectively at Imola.
- This poor performance came amid Ferrari's overall lack of car pace and difficulties activating new tyres, compounded by Imola's reputation as a circuit where overtaking is challenging.
- Aston Martin's strategic tyre choice with medium compounds allowed their drivers to leapfrog Ferrari's stars, while other teams also delivered significant upgrades at this European season stage.
- Hamilton expressed deep disappointment following the session, noting that while the car had improved balance and braking, it lacked the necessary grip on fresh tyres to advance further.
- The qualifying setback leaves Ferrari facing a tough race day, suggesting further development is required as the team currently lacks the performance to contend effectively in 2025.
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Lewis Hamilton left 'devastated' at Imola GP as Charles Leclerc fumes over slow Ferrari - The Mirror
Ferrari were left embarrassed after qualifying for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix with neither Charles Leclerc nor Lewis Hamilton able to reach the top 10 at Imola
Lewis Hamilton frustrated after Q2 elimination at Imola: "It’s not a great circuit"
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc dropped into the midfield at Imola after being eliminated in Q2, and the Briton did not hold back in his criticism. Qualifying at the Emilia-Romagna circuit delivered a major upset, especially considering this is Ferrari’s home Grand Prix. Both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were knocked out in Q2, and driver number 44 spoke pessimistically about the race ahead at Imola. It wasn’t the only subject he touche…
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