Lewis Hamilton admits Miami GP result ‘tough to take’

5 May 2026 • 11:57 PM MYT
The Independent
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Lewis Hamilton admits Miami GP result ‘tough to take’

  • Lewis Hamilton announced he will adopt a "different approach" for the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix after a disappointing performance at the Miami Grand Prix.
  • The 41-year-old driver's Ferrari sustained significant damage following a first-lap collision with Franco Colapinto, impacting his race pace.
  • Hamilton finished sixth in Miami, having been upgraded from seventh place due to a post-race penalty applied to teammate Charles Leclerc.
  • He described the weekend as "tough to take" but emphasised that it would not "define" his team, stating they would learn and move forward.
  • Hamilton is currently placed fifth in the championship standings, 49 points behind the leader, Kimi Antonelli.

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