Lewis Hamilton points out issues for Ferrari after Monaco GP qualifying
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 4:51 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Lewis Hamilton recorded a P3 start for Scuderia Ferrari in Monaco, trailing Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen. Following the session, Hamilton expressed concerns about performance, stating, "We lost something going into today." He noted that while the car's setup remained unchanged, its handling felt drastically different during qualifying. Hamilton acknowledged the tight competition and emphasized the team's need to address these issues. With the race approaching, Ferrari will work overnight to resolve the performance drop.
- •Hamilton secured a P3 starting position for the Monaco Grand Prix.
- •He felt the car performed differently compared to earlier practice sessions.
- •Hamilton acknowledged the intense level of competition during qualifying.
- •He emphasized the need for Ferrari to investigate performance issues.
- 4:51 PMMotorsport.com — "Confidence was gone": Lewis Hamilton puzzled by Ferrari's loss of speed in Monaco GP qualifying
- 4:05 PMYahoo Sports — Lewis Hamilton Says Ferrari “Lost Something” Going Into Monaco GP Qualifying, Despite P3 Finish
"After Ferrari demonstrated great speed in practice, the Italian team found itself on the back foot in the battle for Formula 1 pole at the Monaco Grand Prix - and Lewis Hamilton said his car was "completely different" from Friday to Saturday. Ferrari resisted the urge to make too many changes overnight after headlining both FP1 and FP2, since the balance of the SF-26 was in a good place at the ...Keep reading
"Scuderia Ferrari Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton secured a P3 start for the Monaco Grand Prix after setting the third fastest time behind Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen. However, he was quick to note, “We lost something going into today,”…
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 6, 2026, 4:51 PM"Confidence was gone": Lewis Hamilton puzzled by Ferrari's loss of speed in Monaco GP qualifying
After Ferrari demonstrated great speed in practice, the Italian team found itself on the back foot in the battle for Formula 1 pole at the Monaco Grand Prix - and Lewis Hamilton said his car was "completely different" from Friday to Saturday. Ferrari resisted the urge to make too many changes overnight after headlining both FP1 and FP2, since the balance of the SF-26 was in a good place at the ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 4:05 PMLewis Hamilton Says Ferrari “Lost Something” Going Into Monaco GP Qualifying, Despite P3 Finish
Scuderia Ferrari Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton secured a P3 start for the Monaco Grand Prix after setting the third fastest time behind Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen. However, he was quick to note, “We lost something going into today,”…
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