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Lewis Hamilton admits ‘significant’ Ferrari disadvantage after being blown away by F1 rivals

Ferrari star Lewis Hamilton admitted the team is still at a 'significant' disadvantage to their F1 rivals after being blown away by them in US Grand Prix qualifying.

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 8:15 AM
Lewis Hamilton admits ‘significant’ Ferrari disadvantage after being blown away by F1 rivals
Key Things to Know
  • Lewis Hamilton admitted Ferrari faces a significant straight-line power deficit compared to Mercedes and Red Bull.
  • Ferrari qualified P4 with Charles Leclerc and P5 with Hamilton at the United States Grand Prix.
  • Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli claimed pole position ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Lewis Hamilton admitted that Ferrari remains at a significant disadvantage compared to rivals Mercedes and Red Bull following qualifying at the United States Grand Prix. Despite Ferrari topping all three practice sessions at the Circuit of the Americas, Charles Leclerc and Hamilton qualified in fourth and fifth place, respectively, behind pole-sitter Kimi Antonelli, Max Verstappen, and Isack Hadjar.

Hamilton explained that while the car handled well through the corners, Ferrari continues to suffer from a straight-line power deficit. Looking ahead to Sunday's race, Hamilton expressed hope that the car's race pace and tire management will allow the team to apply pressure from P5.

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