Hamilton critiques team for ineffective car changes ahead of sprint race
ESPN F1 • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 6:02 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Lewis Hamilton expressed his dissatisfaction with the adjustments made to his Ferrari before Saturday's sprint race. He stated that the changes, implemented following the sole practice session, significantly altered the car's performance, describing it as having "flipped the car on its head." Hamilton's comments highlight ongoing challenges with the vehicle's setup as he prepares for competition, impacting his approach going forward.
- •Lewis Hamilton addressed car changes after practice session.
- •He felt adjustments negatively impacted the car's performance.
- •The comments were made before the sprint race on Saturday.
- •Hamilton's remarks reflect ongoing issues with vehicle setup.
- •His feedback could influence future tuning decisions.
- 6:37 PMESPN F1 — Hamilton: Car changes went in opposite direction
"Lewis Hamilton has said the changes the team made to his Ferrari between the sole practice session and Saturday's sprint race ultimately "flipped the car on its head."
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