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Lewis Hamilton discusses F1 software issues affecting performance in Miami

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 10:05 AM

Last updated Jul 11, 2026

Lewis Hamilton discusses F1 software issues affecting performance in Miami

Summary

Lewis Hamilton addressed ongoing software failures impacting drivers in the 2026 Formula 1 season during a discussion with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson at the Miami Grand Prix. Hamilton highlighted that inefficiencies in energy deployment from the car's software have caused him significant lap time losses. The new regulations have shifted the balance of power between combustion and electrical energy usage, complicating the driver’s role. Hamilton called for teams to address these issues to improve performance going forward as he currently sits third in the drivers’ championship, having secured his first win this season in Barcelona.

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Key Details

•Hamilton cites software failures as causing significant lap time losses.
•New regulations have altered energy management strategies for drivers.
•Hamilton is currently third in the drivers' championship with 147 points.
•He secured his first win of the season at Barcelona in June.
•Teams need to address software issues to improve performance in upcoming races.

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10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Lewis Hamilton: Drivers Take the Blame for F1 Software Failures as 2026 Regulations Criticized

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Lewis Hamilton has spent the better part of 2026 fighting a battle most viewers cannot see. While the cameras track his car around every corner, the variables costing him lap time aren’t always coming from the cockpit. Speaking with astrophysicist…
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