Hamilton and Leclerc Stumble as Ferrari's Sprint Hopes Fade in Austin

Ferraris Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc faced disappointment at the United States Grand Prix sprint qualifying, failing to meet expected performance levels at the Circuit of The Americas.

• Lewis Hamilton qualified in eighth place for the sprint race at the United States Grand Prix, expressing disappointment with Ferrari’s unexpected lack of pace during the session.
• After showing promising performance in practice, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc also struggled during sprint qualifying, leaving both drivers concerned about their competitiveness in the race.
• Max Verstappen, a key rival, continued to display strong form, highlighting the challenges Ferrari faces in closing the gap to the leading teams at the Circuit of The Americas.