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Lewis Hamilton raises Red Bull and Mercedes suspicion after Ferrari’s qualifying collapse in Austin

Lewis Hamilton was left scratching his head about Ferrari’s drop in pace in the final qualifying session of the United States Grand Prix. Ferrari looked…

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Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 11:30 PM

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Lewis Hamilton questioned Red Bull and Mercedes pace gains after qualifying fifth at the United States Grand Prix.
Hamilton topped practice timings and reported strong handling before Ferrari dropped back during the final Q3 session.
The British driver highlighted that Ferrari continues to suffer a notable straight-line speed deficit against rival teams.

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Lewis Hamilton questioned the sudden pace increase of Red Bull and Mercedes after qualifying fifth for the United States Grand Prix. Despite topping practice sessions and feeling confident in Ferrari's new upgrades across Q1 and Q2, Hamilton saw rival teams make unexpected gains during the final Q3 shootout in Austin.

Hamilton explained that while the car handled well through corners, Ferrari continues to suffer a significant straight-line power deficit against rivals. Despite the frustrating qualifying result, the five-time Circuit of the Americas winner remains hopeful for Sunday's race due to strong simulation data.

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Lewis Hamilton raises Red Bull and Mercedes suspicion after Ferrari’s qualifying collapse in Austin

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