F1
Lewis Hamilton left ‘devastated’ in Imola as Charles Leclerc sends ultimatum to Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton explained that he was ‘devastated’ after both Ferrari drivers were knocked out in Q2 ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Charles Leclerc, meanwhile, stated that his team ‘needs to do better’ moving forward. The Ferrari duo were knocked out in 11th and 12th, setting up a long day at the office on Sunday. Imola is typically a qualifying-dependent race, with the width of modern F1 cars making it extremely hard for drivers to pass in the Grand Prix, particularly outside of Turn One.
Both Hamilton and Leclerc looked to be in a safe position after their final runs, but Aston Martin made a bold strategy gamble, sending both Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso out on medium compound tyres. This paid off, and the duo leapfrogged Ferrari’s stars, before Pierre Gasly did the same.
