Hamilton admits to costly Ferrari tyre call: 'We were in trouble'

Lewis Hamilton acknowledged that Ferrari's decision to use soft tyres during the Bahrain Grand Prix put him in a difficult position. Despite qualifying second, the choice to go with slicks while rivals opted for intermediates led to a challenging start, causing Hamilton to fall down the order as he struggled for grip on the wet track.

However, Hamilton's patience paid off as the track conditions improved, allowing him to regain positions and ultimately finish third. He credited his team's effective strategy and strong pit stops for the remarkable recovery, while teammate Charles Leclerc also performed well, finishing in fourth place.