Hamilton admits Ferrari ‘deserve better’ after Q1 exit

Lewis Hamilton endured another challenging qualifying session in Abu Dhabi, suffering his third consecutive Q1 elimination. The Ferrari driver narrowly missed the Q2 cut by mere hundredths of a second, resulting in a disappointing 16th-place grid start. Hamilton expressed frustration, apologizing to his team after their "mega job" repairing his car following a practice crash. Conversely, teammate Charles Leclerc delivered a strong performance, securing P5 on the grid. Leclerc praised significant setup changes made after Friday practice, which allowed him to maximize the car's potential. He vowed to take "massive risks" in the race to fight for a podium finish for Ferrari.