CANADA SPRINT QUALIFYING ‘IS THE BEST I’VE FELT’ – HAMILTON

Lewis Hamilton found his best form all season during Canada's Sprint Qualifying, taking P5 and outqualifying Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc. The Briton called the session "the best I’ve felt all year," crediting a changed preparation routine. He ditched the simulator, opting for deep data dives and an experimental car setup that "transformed" the SF-24 for him. Calling the session "fun" and the car "fantastic," Hamilton now believes he’s found "the way forward" after a challenging start to 2024.

Meanwhile, teammate Charles Leclerc openly struggled, admitting he was "not at ease" with the car due to significant braking confidence issues. He ended P6, behind Hamilton and both McLarens, who locked out the second row. With Hamilton finding pace and Leclerc searching for answers, the weekend's main event could see a divergent performance from the Ferrari stable on Canadian tarmac.