'That's your job' - Frustrated Hamilton queries team strategy during Miami GP

A frustrated Lewis Hamilton questioned his Mercedes team's strategy on Sunday after he finished sixth behind teammate 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.

"I really don't know, in that scenario I have no clue where everyone is," he explained when asked about the incident.

"When the team say 'it's your choice' - I don't have the information to make the decision.

"That's what your job is! Make the decision for me. You've got all the details right there in front of you. I don't.

"That's what you rely on the guys for, but today they gave it to me and I didn't understand it."

The team decided not to pit Hamilton.

"It's just a bit unfortunate on the Safety Car, but at least we got points today," he said.

"We're finishing and reliability is good. We just have to keep trying. I'm excited to, at one stage, take a step forward, which we haven't yet."

He had finished a forlorn 13th two weeks previously at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

Teammate Russell made the most of the Safety Car to pit for fresh tyres and, with that advantage, was able to pass Hamilton to finish fifth.

We maximised the result that was possible today and both drivers did a good job to score good points for the Team - but we have to feel for Lewis who had even more bad luck with the Safety Car. Onwards to Spain. And another chance to make a step forward. ?? pic.twitter.com/qwKeeLD41R

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