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Hamilton’s Heartbreak: Shocking Tyre Misjudgment Leads to Devastating F1 Azerbaijan Qualifying Exit

Miguel Cunha by Miguel Cunha
September 20, 2025
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Hamilton’s Heartbreak: Shocking Tyre Misjudgment Leads to Devastating F1 Azerbaijan Qualifying Exit
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Lewis Hamilton’s Heartbreak: The Shocking Mistake That Crushed His Hopes in Baku Qualifying!

In a stunning twist of fate, Lewis Hamilton found himself grappling with a gut-wrenching reality after being unceremoniously knocked out in the qualifying round for the F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The seven-time world champion, who had high hopes following a promising practice session, delivered a blunt assessment: “We didn’t have the right tyre on at the end.”

What led to this catastrophic miscalculation? While the details remain murky, the implications are crystal clear. Pirelli introduced a new range of tyre compounds this weekend, opting for a softer approach compared to last year. The notorious C6 compound, a fresh addition since its unveiling in Imola, was expected to make waves. However, teams were still getting accustomed to its intricacies, leading to uncertainties about its true performance potential.

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As the chaotic qualifying session unfolded, Hamilton emerged alongside Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc from the pit lane with just over 12 minutes left—but there was a crucial difference. Leclerc was fitted with the C5 medium tyres, while Hamilton found himself on the unpredictable C6s. The outcome? A disastrous qualifying effort that saw Hamilton finish a staggering 0.787 seconds behind the leading time set by Lando Norris, landing him in a vulnerable 10th place. To add insult to injury, Leclerc, who was languishing in 14th, catapulted into the top ten, leaving Hamilton to stew in disappointment.

“Honestly, I’m obviously so disappointed,” Hamilton lamented. “Yesterday, the car was feeling good, but today, we ended up going in a direction that seemed best on paper. Our pace had been solid, and I was feeling confident. But we simply didn’t have the right tyre at the end—and that’s tough.”

The situation was made worse by Hamilton’s loss of a medium tyre during Friday’s practice. “I lost a medium tyre in FP2, and that put me on the back foot,” he explained, revealing how crucial that misstep was to his qualifying woes. Compounding his troubles, it became evident that he was on the edge of running out of fuel, making the prospect of another lap untenable.

“I wanted to switch to the medium tyres being held back,” he said, “but they told me the warm-up time was too lengthy, and we ran out of time and fuel.” With the clock ticking down and pressure mounting, Hamilton was left to ponder what could have been.

The C6 tyres, while appealing in theory, proved to be temperamental on the Baku circuit—a track notorious for its 20 demanding corners. With their susceptibility to surface temperature fluctuations, one slip could spell disaster. Meanwhile, the C5 mediums, despite requiring two warm-up laps, were deemed more effective, leaving many to question Ferrari’s strategic decisions.

As Hamilton reflects on this shocking turn of events, he remains determined to learn and adapt. “Not great, but we’ll take it internal. There have been lots of positives from this weekend. I thought I was going to be shooting for pole today, so this is a bit of a shock. But I’ll take it on the chin and keep pushing.”

With the stakes higher than ever, Hamilton’s journey through the tumultuous world of Formula 1 continues, leaving fans eagerly awaiting his next move as he navigates the unpredictable terrain of high-stakes racing. Will this setback become a catalyst for greater triumph, or will it haunt him as the season progresses? Only time will tell.

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