Lewis Hamilton reveals how Ferrari “hit the sweet spot” with late F1 car changes in Bahrain GP qualifying

Lewis Hamilton expressed his surprise and gratitude after qualifying second for the Bahrain Grand Prix, attributing his improved performance to late set-up changes made by Ferrari. He noted that these adjustments helped the team find the right balance, allowing him to close the gap to Max Verstappen, who secured pole position.

Hamilton highlighted the challenges posed by the hot conditions in Malaysia, which affected tyre performance. He acknowledged the difficulty of achieving the right car balance and praised the efforts of his mechanics and engineers. Hamilton's qualifying result marks a significant improvement for Ferrari, who had struggled with pace earlier in the weekend.