Lewis Hamilton endured a difficult Miami weekend, finishing sixth after Charles Leclerc's 20-second penalty. The seven-time world champion struggled for pace throughout, consistently trailing his Ferrari teammate by several tenths in all sessions. Hamilton failed to finish any session in the top five before the penalty elevated him in the final race results.

Hamilton acknowledged the challenging conditions after contact with Franco Colapinto left him "stuck in no-man's land." Despite the disappointing results, he insisted the weekend "won't define us" and emphasized the team's hard work remains intact. Hamilton explained he couldn't extract more performance from the car after the early race incident.

Looking ahead to Montreal, one of Hamilton's historically strongest circuits with six poles and seven wins, the driver revealed he plans a different approach. Ferrari brought significant upgrades to Miami, and Hamilton believes his performance "doesn't truly reflect the hard work the team has done." The team will need to adjust their preparation strategy for upcoming races.