General · 23 May 2026
Hamilton finishes fifth in Sprint Qualifying, beats Leclerc.
Ferrari may have found a more competitive set-up after struggles, giving Lewis Hamilton confidence before the Grand Prix weekend. On Friday, the seven-time champion finished fifth in Sprint Qualifying after skipping simulator work and studying race data. He also beat Ferrari team mate Charles Leclerc for the first time since China, while McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri took third and fourth.
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