The inaugural Madring Spanish Grand Prix qualifying was supposed to be a statement. Lewis Hamilton had the pace. He really did. Then the final sector happened. P4 on the grid. Pole gone by 0.018s.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: How close was Lewis Hamilton to pole position at Madring?
- A: He missed pole by just 0.018 seconds, ending qualifying P4 after losing time in the final sector.
- Q: What caused Hamilton to lose pole in qualifying?
- A: Telemetry and data confirm the Ferrari SF-25 lost tire temperature and grip in Madring’s low-speed corners, hurting final sector performance.
- Q: Is the tire temperature issue confirmed by data?
- A: Yes, post-session data shows uncontrolled tire temperature loss in low-speed bends, which directly impacted Hamilton’s lap time.