Hamilton's Miami Damage Derails Ferrari Strategy
Lewis Hamilton's Miami Grand Prix was compromised from the opening lap after contact with Franco Colapinto, according to RacingNews365. The Ferrari sustained costly damage that left Hamilton operating in what he described as 'no-man's land' throughout the weekend, as reported by multiple sources including GPFans and Crash.net. The extent of the damage proved significant enough to fundamentally alter the seven-time champion's race strategy and performance envelope.
Hadjar Disqualified from Qualifying
Red Bull's Isack Hadjar faced a separate setback when he was disqualified from Miami qualifying over a car infringement, according to Crash.net. The technical infringement removed him from the qualifying results and represents a notable penalty for the team during the fourth race weekend of the 2026 season.
Cadillac Shows Qualifying Promise Amid Season Struggles
In more positive news, Valtteri Bottas reported that his Cadillac felt 'like a different car' during Miami qualifying compared with previous rounds, per Motorsport.com. The improvement in feel comes as both Cadillac and Aston Martin remain without points three races into the campaign heading into Miami, highlighting the competitive pressure facing the newer grid entrants.
Hamilton Seeks Regulatory Voice
Beyond the immediate race weekend issues, Hamilton has called for drivers to have a formal role in F1 rule decisions, according to PlanetF1, suggesting ongoing frustration with how regulatory processes develop in the sport.
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