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Full Lewis Hamilton radio as Ferrari investigation underway after loss of power in FP2
- On Friday, Lewis Hamilton stopped his Ferrari on track during FP2 at the Mexico City Grand Prix after suffering a power-related issue that cut his session short.
- Earlier that day, the 41-year-old Briton conducted aero rake experiments during FP1, opting to run the tests himself rather than use a young driver, which limited his preparation time.
- Hamilton completed just 13 laps compared to Charles Leclerc's 35, finishing 11th on the FP2 timesheets after the stoppage disrupted his qualifying simulation runs.
- Team Principal Fred Vasseur said the team will "take a decision tonight" on necessary repairs before FP3, noting it is "a bit too early" to determine the specific cause.
- Despite the setback, Hamilton remains optimistic about his setup, saying he is "praying everything's ok" to avoid negative impacts on his weekend performance at the high-altitude circuit.
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Ferrari are left with mixed feelings after Friday's practice session for the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix. Charles Leclerc was fastest in both sessions, while Lewis Hamilton lost valuable track time due to an engine failure. The seven-time world champion was unable to complete a long stage, but was overall satisfied with his car, while the Monaco driver said there are still some areas for improvement.
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton expressed hope that his Ferrari's powertrain has not suffered fatal damage after a technical fault ended his second practice session ahead of the Formula One Mexican Grand Prix.
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