Lewis Hamilton surprised by slow qualifying time at Qatar Sprint race
Lewis Hamilton expressed surprise at his slow qualifying time for the Sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix, finishing eight tenths behind McLaren's Lando Norris. He will start the Sprint in seventh place, five spots behind teammate George Russell. Hamilton acknowledged his struggles this season, admitting he has only outqualified Russell six times. He stated that the car felt decent but he is not performing well, saying, “I’m just slow and the same every weekend.” Looking ahead, Hamilton is set to join Ferrari for the 2025 season. He hopes a new team and car will help him compete more effectively against Max Verstappen in the future.