Hamilton Addresses Monaco Struggles, Eyes Spanish GP

Lewis Hamilton finished fifth at the Monaco Grand Prix, citing unclear strategy and communication issues with race engineer Riccardo Adami as factors contributing to his isolated position during the race. Despite speculation of friction, Hamilton maintains that his relationship with Adami is solid, attributing recent problems to normal disagreements and technical glitches. Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur noted that Hamilton lost about 10 seconds navigating backmarkers, which exacerbated his challenges. Analysts have raised concerns about Hamilton's lack of race pace at Monaco, a circuit where he usually performs well. Looking ahead to the Spanish Grand Prix, Hamilton addressed Toto Wolff’s comments about Ferrari’s potential advantage with new FIA flexi-wing regulations, expressing optimism as he continues to adapt to his new team. Hamilton and Ferrari are focused on improving performance and team cohesion for the remainder of the season.