Lewis Hamilton suffers Miami F1 sprint nightmare after hitting wall

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Miami Grand Prix

Hamilton suffers Miami F1 sprint nightmare after hitting wall

The seven-time champion's woes at Mercedes continue in Miami

Tyler Rowlinson

Friday 3 May 2024 23:17

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Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes woes continue as he was eliminated in the second part of Sprint Qualifying in Miami.

The 39-year-old could only manage 12th in the session as he finished seven tenths down on pacesetter Lando Norris.

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During his second lap of the session, Hamilton had a light brush with the barriers at turn 16, the same place where Charles Leclerc got stuck in FP1 after a spin, bringing out the red flag.

Both Mercedes were eliminated in SQ2 in Miami

Lewis Hamilton will be investigated for a pit stop infringement

Hamilton eliminated in SQ2

Hamilton will also be investigated after the session for a potential pit lane infringement, after his pit crew appeared to service him without their helmets on.

Team-mate George Russell was also eliminated in SQ2 in 11th in what has proved to be a dismal start to the weekend for the Brackley-based team.

Lewis Hamilton Mercedes Lando Norris George Russell Charles Leclerc

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