Lewis Hamilton faces criticism after Miami GP qualifying setback

Lewis Hamilton exhibited frustration and fierce competitiveness during the Miami Grand Prix weekend, openly criticizing Ferrari's strategic decisions and asserting he would not apologize for his intense drive to win. Hamilton was disappointed after a poor qualifying session, blaming the Ferrari SF-25’s lack of pace and understeer for starting P12—his first failure to reach Q3 with Ferrari. Despite this, he managed to secure a podium in the Sprint race, demonstrating resilience and sharp race awareness, qualities praised by former world champion Damon Hill as 'the mark of a champion.' Hamilton's former boss, Toto Wolff, expressed confidence that Hamilton would adapt and eventually thrive at Ferrari, acknowledging the challenges of transitioning to a new team after 12 years at Mercedes. Throughout the weekend, Hamilton emphasized the pressure drivers face and downplayed the significance of his terse radio exchanges with team principal Fred Vasseur, clarifying that his comments were fueled by competitive urgency rather than anger.