Lewis Hamilton was shocked Ferrari didn’t take into account working on the medium tyres within the remaining a part of F1 qualifying on the Canadian Grand Prix.
Hamilton secured his greatest qualifying place of the yr in a grand prix, securing fifth on the grid for Sunday’s race on the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
In contrast to George Russell and Max Verstappen, who elected to run on the medium tyre, Ferrari ran Hamilton and Charles Leclerc on the softs all through qualifying.
For the reason that introduction of the brand new C6 gentle tyre this season, a recurring theme has been that it’s troublesome for drivers to maintain alive for a complete lap.
Talking after qualifying in Montreal, Hamilton conceded Ferrari didn’t have the tempo to compete with the highest three.
Nonetheless, he did query the choice to not run on the mediums – and even take into account it.
“No, no, not likely. I feel we did the perfect we might,” Hamilton advised Sky Sports activities.
“I feel with setup and I’ve been working flat-out all weekend attempting to go faster however I simply don’t assume the automotive can go that a lot quicker. I don’t assume we will compete with the blokes up entrance.
“We simply have to simply accept that’s the best way it’s. I feel maybe Charles was on a great begin of his lap. Clearly, didn’t end it. Perhaps there was a few tenths there nevertheless it wouldn’t have put us on the entrance row.
“The opposite guys additionally had the medium tyre which I’m not actually certain why we didn’t take into account it. We have been advised that the gentle was the higher one in order that’s what we went for.”
Hamilton targets first Ferrari podium
Hamilton has but to complete on the rostrum with Ferrari.
His greatest outcome up to now this season was fourth on the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
The seven-time world champion has an unbelievable document in Montreal, profitable the race on seven earlier events.
Hamilton is hopeful that the problem that hampered his tempo in Barcelona final trip is not going to happen once more.
“Whether or not or not the problem might come again. Hopefully not. We’ve accomplished every part we will to mitigate it so I hope for a great day tomorrow,” Hamilton added.
“I actually love this observe. Each observe I’m going to is the primary time driving this Ferrari. It’s a lot completely different. It’s very, very tough to adapt to. However as I stated, to be P5, hopefully I can battle from there.
“We’ve received new tyres – new medium and two new hards so it’s a small benefit perhaps to the vehicles forward. Nonetheless chasing that podium in order that’s what I’ll attempt to go for tomorrow.”