Ferrari struggles in qualifying at US Grand Prix despite strong practice sessions
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 1:34 AM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
Ferrari faced challenges in qualifying for the United States Grand Prix after being seen as a frontrunner during practice. Charles Leclerc topped both opening sessions, but the team failed to show the necessary improvement in Q3. Lewis Hamilton emerged with the fastest time in FP3 after Leclerc's best lap was deleted. The team must now regroup and analyze the performance as they prepare for the race day.
- •Ferrari initially favored to compete for pole position.
- •Charles Leclerc led practice sessions before disappointing qualifying.
- •Lewis Hamilton secured the top time in FP3 after Leclerc's lap was invalidated.
- •Team's struggles in Q3 may affect race strategy.
- 2:22 AMESPN F1 — Leclerc wants answers on Ferrari quali struggles
- 12:37 AMRacer — Ferrari mystified by lack of pole pace after qualifying slump
- 11:58 PMAutosport — Leclerc and Hamilton's differing theories behind Ferrari's Austin qualifying disappointment
"Ferrari had been pegged as the team to beat after practice at the United States Grand Prix, but ultimately found itself wanting when it came to qualifying and failed to find enough progression through Q3. Charles Leclerc had headlined both Friday practice sessions, while Lewis Hamilton took the honours in FP3 after Leclerc's best lap was deleted, and it looked as though the team was primed to ...Keep reading
"Charles Leclerc has said Ferrari needs to find answers to why it appears to struggle so much compared to its rivals to extract the most out of Q3 after another deflating qualifying performance at the United States Grand Prix.
"Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton have been left to rue Ferrari’s missing one-lap pace after the pole favorites dipped to fourth and fifth in qualifying for the United States Grand Prix.
Sources
External links- ESPN F1Oct 25, 2026, 2:22 AMLeclerc wants answers on Ferrari quali struggles
Charles Leclerc has said Ferrari needs to find answers to why it appears to struggle so much compared to its rivals to extract the most out of Q3 after another deflating qualifying performance at the United States Grand Prix.
- RacerOct 25, 2026, 12:37 AMFerrari mystified by lack of pole pace after qualifying slump
Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton have been left to rue Ferrari’s missing one-lap pace after the pole favorites dipped to fourth and fifth in qualifying for the United States Grand Prix.
- AutosportOct 24, 2026, 11:58 PMLeclerc and Hamilton's differing theories behind Ferrari's Austin qualifying disappointment
Ferrari had been pegged as the team to beat after practice at the United States Grand Prix, but ultimately found itself wanting when it came to qualifying and failed to find enough progression through Q3. Charles Leclerc had headlined both Friday practice sessions, while Lewis Hamilton took the honours in FP3 after Leclerc's best lap was deleted, and it looked as though the team was primed to ...Keep reading
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