Close Menu
WTX News
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Trending
    • Chelsea’s Maresca: No concern despite 3rd red card in 4 games
    • Trump gives Hamas peace deal deadline as key allies including Qatar urge it to accept
    • Lionel Richie makes shocking claim about Michael Jackson’s hygiene
    • Man charged with murder of his parents and brother after their bodies found at family home
    • Devine wants New Zealand to ‘hiss and roar’ past Australia
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube
    WTX News
    • Live News
      • US News
      • EU News
      • UK News
      • Politics
      • COVID-19
      • Business
      • Tech zone
    • World news
      • Middle East News
        • UAE News
        • Palestine News
      • Europe
        • Italian News
        • Spanish News
      • Africa news
      • South America
      • North America
      • Asia
    • News Briefings
      • UK News Briefing
      • World News Briefing
      • Live Business News
    • Sports
      • Football News
      • Tennis
      • Women’s Football
    • MY World
      • Climate Change
      • In Review
      • Expose
      • Special Reports
        • Conscience Convoy
        • Rohingya Report
    • Entertainment
      • Insta Talk
      • Royal Family
      • Gaming News
      • TV Shows
      • Streaming
    • Lifestyle
      • Fitness
      • Fashion
      • Cooking recipes
      • Luxury
      • Money Saving Expert
    • Travel
      • Culture
      • Holidays
    • Sign Up
      • Log In
    WTX News
    • Live News
    • World news
    • News Briefings
    • Sports
    • MY World
    • Entertainment
    • Lifestyle
    • Travel
    • Sign Up
    Home - F1 - Hamilton doesn’t “have a lot of answers” to Bahrain GP qualifying deficit
    F1 Updated:April 13, 2025

    Hamilton doesn’t “have a lot of answers” to Bahrain GP qualifying deficit

    By WTX Sports Team3 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Telegram WhatsApp
    Hamilton doesn’t “have a lot of answers” to Bahrain GP qualifying deficit

    Hamilton Faces Tough Qualifying Challenge in Bahrain GP

    Lewis Hamilton experienced a frustrating qualifying session at the Bahrain Grand Prix, qualifying in ninth place, nearly a second behind pole-sitter Oscar Piastri. The seven-time world champion’s disappointing performance raises concerns, especially as he finished nearly six tenths slower than Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, who was promoted to second after George Russell’s penalty.

    Hamilton admits he “doesn’t have a lot of answers” to the deficit he faced during qualifying, highlighting the ongoing challenges he faces in extracting performance from his car.

    Hamilton’s Struggles in Bahrain

    The UK driver struggled to match the pace of his competitors throughout the qualifying session. He initially set a promising time that placed him ahead of Leclerc in Q1, only to falter in Q2 and Q3. In Q2, he failed to better his first lap time, while Leclerc significantly improved his pace, leaving Hamilton trailing.

    The final Q3 session saw an even greater gap develop, as Hamilton’s first flying lap was disqualified due to a track limits infringement at Turn 13. His subsequent lap of 1:30.772 saw him drop further down the grid as he was outperformed by Leclerc, Pierre Gasly, Max Verstappen, and Carlos Sainz.

    Hamilton’s Reflective Post-Qualifying Comments

    In his post-qualifying interviews, Hamilton acknowledged the shortfall in his performance. “Clearly the car is a lot better than I’m delivering with it,” he remarked. His admission that he is not performing at the level necessary adds pressure on the accomplished racer as he seeks to turn his fortunes around.

    “I’m just not doing a good enough job on my side,” he added. “I’m working on it.” Acknowledging that his teammate Leclerc delivered a strong performance only heightens the scrutiny on his current driving form.

    Factors Impacting Performance

    Hamilton’s struggle contrasts sharply with Leclerc, who has been able to extract more performance from the Ferrari SF-25. Leclerc’s setup choices, which cater to his driving style, have proven effective, allowing him to optimise the car’s potential. “I’ve gone into quite an extreme direction in the past few weekends in terms of setup,” said Leclerc.

    For Hamilton, the challenges appear to be multi-faceted, including issues from last week’s chaotic weekend in Japan where he hinted at a “deficit” in pace compared to his teammate. Although he has ceased to attribute the struggles solely to the car, he still grapples with finding a suitable setup that works for him.

    The Road Ahead for Hamilton

    As Formula 1 shifts focus towards future developments for the 2026 season, Hamilton’s performance could influence the team’s priorities. With Leclerc currently extracting significant performance from the car, Hamilton’s need to adapt his driving style to the SF-25 becomes even more critical.

    Reflecting on the sessions, Hamilton concluded with uncertainty: “I really don’t know,” he said, leaving fans and pundits alike awaiting the possible adjustments he may implement for the race ahead. The upcoming Grand Prix not only represents an opportunity for redemption for Hamilton but also a test of his resilience in adapting to ever-evolving racing dynamics.

    Bahrain Grand Prix F1 news Lewis Hamilton Sports featured Sports features
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email Telegram WhatsApp
    Previous ArticleWill Katy Perry sing in space and will the all-female Blue Origin rocket crew count as astronauts
    Next Article Rising costs are turning video games into rich only
    WTX Sports Team

    The Sports Team is responsible for delivering your Sports Brief. Weekly roundup to cover all things Football, Cricket, Tennis Formula 1, Boxing and Olympics and more.

    Related Posts

    When F1 greats suffered embarrassing crashes
    F1

    When F1 greats suffered embarrassing crashes

    Lewis Hamilton mourns beloved dog, Roscoe: ‘My best friend’
    F1

    Lewis Hamilton mourns beloved dog, Roscoe: ‘My best friend’

    Test your knowledge of Mexico GP and plan your trip to Mexico City
    F1

    Test your knowledge of Mexico GP and plan your trip to Mexico City

    Max Verstappen wins at Nordschleife in endurance racing debut
    F1

    Max Verstappen wins at Nordschleife in endurance racing debut

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    You must be logged in to post a comment.

    Advertisment
    News Headlines
    Trump gives Hamas peace deal deadline as key allies including Qatar urge it to accept

    Trump gives Hamas peace deal deadline as key allies including Qatar urge it to accept

    Man charged with murder of his parents and brother after their bodies found at family home

    Man charged with murder of his parents and brother after their bodies found at family home

    Save 70% on VIP subscription
    News Briefings - the way to a better life
    News Briefings - the way to a better life
    Advert by Sponsors
    More from WTX News
    The latest gaming news - with game reviews and tips and tricks. updated 24 hours a day.
    The latest gaming news
    Hot off the press!
    • Chelsea’s Maresca: No concern despite 3rd red card in 4 games October 1, 2025
    • Trump gives Hamas peace deal deadline as key allies including Qatar urge it to accept October 1, 2025
    • Lionel Richie makes shocking claim about Michael Jackson’s hygiene September 30, 2025
    • Man charged with murder of his parents and brother after their bodies found at family home September 30, 2025
    • Devine wants New Zealand to ‘hiss and roar’ past Australia September 30, 2025
    WTX News latest breaking news sports and travel
    Latest News and analysis - Deciphering through the BS with exclusive News Briefings
    Facebook X (Twitter) TikTok Instagram

    News

    • World News
    • UK News
    • US News
    • EU News
    • Business
    • Opinions
    • News Briefing
    • Live News

    Company

    • About WTX News
    • Register
    • Advertising
    • Work with us
    • Contact
    • Community
    • GDPR Policy
    • Privacy

    Services

    • Fitness for free
    • Insta Talk
    • How to guides
    • Climate Change
    • In Review
    • Expose
    • NEWS SUMMARY
    • Money Saving Expert

    News delivered to your inbox

    Copyright WTX News 2025

    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.