F1 Insider Asks Lewis Hamilton to Take the Blame for Qualifying Setback
Summary
Lewis Hamilton blamed Ferrari's tire strategy for his setback in qualifying during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher suggested Hamilton should take responsibility for not choosing the right tires himself. Despite the tire issue, Hamilton advanced a few places during the race but finished eighth due to race conditions.Key Facts
- Lewis Hamilton was knocked out in Q2 during qualifying at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
- Hamilton said Ferrari's choice to run him on medium tires in Q2 was the wrong strategy.
- Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher believes Hamilton should have insisted on his tire preference.
- Hamilton started the race from 12th position while his teammate Charles Leclerc started from 10th.
- Hamilton finished the race in 8th position after advancing from his starting spot.
- Ralf Schumacher mentioned that, in his experience, drivers should assert their preferences with the team.
- Hamilton had a strong pace during the race but couldn't advance further due to "dirty air" from cars ahead.
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