Lewis Hamilton says he can take “zero” positives from ending sixth on the F1 Spanish Grand Prix.
The seven-time world champion focused a primary grand prix podium for Ferrari in Barcelona after securing his finest qualifying results of the yr with fifth on the grid, however he endured a disappointing afternoon.
Having discovered himself operating as excessive as fourth after getting forward of Mercedes’ George Russell initially, Hamilton started to battle for tempo and was ordered to swap positions with Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc.
Hamilton was sixth throughout a late Security Automobile restart however dropped again from his rivals and was even overtaken by Sauber’s Nico Hulkenberg within the closing levels, additional compounding a depressing Spanish Grand Prix.
The 40-year-old Briton crossed the road in seventh however was promoted one place to sixth following Max Verstappen’s 10-second penalty.
Hamilton was in no temper to speak and gave a collection of brief responses to media after the race in Barcelona, the place Crash.internet have been on the bottom.
Requested about his tough afternoon, Hamilton merely responded: “Everybody was on the identical tyres [at the Safety Car restart].
Hamilton stated he struggled with a scarcity of rear grip for “just about the entire race”.
Hamilton and Leclerc
Requested if his Ferrari felt higher at any stage of the race, Hamilton replied: “Nope. I do not know why it was so dangerous.”
Hamilton added: “That was the worst race I’ve skilled, steadiness clever.”
Pressed on whether or not he might take any positives from the race, Hamilton stated: “Zero.”
Requested the place he’ll go from right here, Hamilton retorted: “House.”
Ferrari reveal situation on Hamilton’s automotive
Talking to media together with Crash.internet after Sunday’s grand prix, Ferrari crew principal Fred Vasseur revealed that Hamilton’s automotive had developed an issue.
“We had a difficulty on the automotive within the final stint earlier than the Security Automobile and the end result just isn’t good however he did 45 laps in entrance of Russell,” Vasseur stated.
However the Frenchman wouldn’t present any additional particulars, merely replying “I gained’t inform you” when requested what the problem was.
