Hamilton's optimism remains unshaken despite a post-race disqualification at the Austin Grand Prix, attributing the technical setback to unique racing conditions.
Following the post-race disqualification of Lewis Hamilton from the United States Grand Prix, the world champion has voiced his disappointment but remains optimistic about the progress his team made. Hamilton believed he had secured a second-place finish, only for technical infringements to strip it away.
Key Takeaways:
- Hamilton and Leclerc were disqualified due to excessive plank wear on their cars.
- Norris, Sainz, and Perez benefit from the disqualifications, moving up the leaderboard.
- Unique track conditions combined with a condensed Sprint race schedule may have contributed to the high wear.