What’s missing for Ferrari? Leclerc and Hamilton found different answers in Austin

Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton finished second and fourth at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, but both identified distinct issues that kept them from victory. While Ferrari consolidated second place in the constructors' championship, Hamilton struggled with front wing balance and setup issues, whereas Leclerc attributed the missed opportunity to tire warm-up difficulties during Saturday's qualifying session.

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli won the race on a one-stop strategy that resisted Leclerc's late charge. Hamilton noted that rival development from Red Bull and Mercedes had eroded Ferrari's cornering advantage while exposing straight-line speed deficits, underscoring the team's ongoing search for the final performance edge needed to challenge consistently.