Leclerc stars as Hamilton rues difficult Ferrari sprint qualifying at Zandvoort
Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton described very different Ferrari experiences in Sprint Qualifying for the Dutch Grand Prix. Leclerc called his effort his best qualifying lap of the year, while Hamilton said something went wrong and was left frustrated by the car.
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton reflected on sharply contrasting Sprint Qualifying sessions ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. Leclerc described his lap as his best qualifying effort of the year, while Hamilton endured a much tougher session.
At the front, George Russell took pole for Mercedes ahead of Lando Norris, with Leclerc third in a closely packed leading group. Motorsport.com reported that the top five drivers were separated by just a tenth of a second.
Hamilton, meanwhile, was seventh in the second Ferrari, behind Max Verstappen. Across the reports, Hamilton said something went wrong, described the Ferrari as completely different, and was left frustrated after set-up changes.
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