Lewis Hamilton’s shocking telemetry data from the Miami Grand Prix has unveiled a major time loss, raising eyebrows and sparking discussions about the Mercedes driver’s performance. In a dramatic turn of events, both Hamilton and his Ferrari counterpart, Charles Leclerc, are demanding secretive talks within the Scuderia team following a turbulent race in Miami.
Ferrari’s struggles were evident in Miami, with Leclerc and Hamilton finishing in P7 and P8, respectively, amidst team order controversies. An analysis by PlanetF1.com’s expert revealed that Hamilton was lagging almost a second per lap behind McLaren’s Oscar Piastri, further exacerbating Ferrari’s woes.
With Ferrari’s hopes of a title challenge dwindling after a lackluster start to the F1 season and a significant points gap behind McLaren, both Hamilton and Leclerc are eager for behind-closed-doors discussions to address the team’s shortcomings.
In other news, Alpine is rumored to be replacing Jack Doohan with Franco Colapinto after a disappointing performance in the 2025 season. Sky F1’s Ted Kravitz reported an emotional moment in Miami as Jack Doohan received consolation from his father, Mick, amidst speculation about his future with Alpine.
Elsewhere, F1 pundit Martin Brundle suggests that Piastri may have an edge over his teammate Lando Norris in terms of racecraft, a notion believed to be acknowledged by Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. Meanwhile, George Russell of Mercedes dismissed Red Bull’s suspicions about the legality of the McLaren MCL39, as Piastri secured his third consecutive victory in Miami.