Lewis Hamilton frustrated by Mercedes' strategy at Miami Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton questioned his Mercedes team's strategy during the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday after he finished sixth behind team-mate George Russell.
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"That's Your Job": Frustrated Lewis Hamilton Questions Team Strategy At Miami GP
A frustrated Lewis Hamilton questioned his Mercedes team's strategy on Sunday after he finished sixth behind team-mate George Russell at the Miami Grand Prix. After the fifth race of the year, Hamilton is sixth in the drivers' standings on 36 points, with fellow Briton fourth on 59. The seven-time world champion said he was surprised to be asked if he wanted to pit for fresh tyres during a Safety Car period after 41 laps of the inaugural 67-lap race at the Miami International Autodrome, won by Max Verstappen.
Distracted Bottas explains reason for Miami F1 wall brush
Alfa Romeo driver Bottas ran fifth for the majority of the inaugural race around the new Hard Rock Stadium track but says “everything changed” when the safety car was called to retrieve the stranded McLaren of Lando Norris after his clash with AlphaTauri’s Pierre Gasly.
Russell critical of ‘brutal’ track surface in Miami
George Russell has joined the growing number of drivers who have been vocal about their dislike of the Miami Grand Prix surface.
Miami GP: Lewis Hamilton says he 'didn't understand' Mercedes strategy discussion
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton has said that he could not understand why the team was asking him to make a decision over whether he should pit during the Safety Car period at the Miami Grand Prix.
Miami GP: George Russell admits 'mixed feelings' as he battles to P5 finish on Sunday
George Russell has said he has ‘mixed feelings’ over the result he earned at the Miami Grand Prix, with the Briton battling well to earn a P5 finish.
Lewis Hamilton bemused by being left to make strategy call
Lewis Hamilton said he did not understand why Mercedes wanted him to make a strategy decision in Sunday's Miami Grand Prix.
F1 drivers' stance on Lewis Hamilton row as FIA requested to hold crunch meeting
Lewis Hamilton's row with the FIA dominated talk ahead of the Miami GP as the Mercedes star refused to comply with their jewellery ban. Several F1 drivers have given their take on the situation with the FIA being asked to hold talks with them about the matter.