Hamilton Reflects on Challenging Miami GP: 'I Had Nothing'

Lewis Hamilton's weekend in Miami was anything but smooth, as he found himself grappling with a challenging race that left him in 'no man's land.' The Ferrari driver, who started from sixth, had to dodge Max Verstappen's spin on the opening lap, a move that set the tone for a tough day.

The seven-time World Champion ended the race in seventh, only to be bumped up to sixth due to a post-race penalty for his teammate Charles Leclerc. Hamilton had initially finished seventh in the Sprint as well, making it a weekend of consistency, albeit not the kind he desired.

Reflecting on his performance, Hamilton described the race as "tough" and expressed frustration at being unable to capitalize on the team's efforts, especially with the new upgrades Ferrari introduced in Miami. "I felt optimistic for today," he said, pointing out that the car seemed promising during the formation laps. However, the damage from a skirmish with Alpine's Franco Colapinto left him struggling for pace.

"I had nothing," Hamilton admitted, acknowledging that despite the team's hard work, the results did not meet expectations. "It's really unfortunate because the team worked so hard," he continued. "We have to move on from here."

Despite the setbacks, Hamilton remains hopeful about Ferrari's potential, noting that the car's performance in better conditions could yield more competitive results. As the team regroups, the focus will be on translating their efforts into points in the upcoming races.