Hamilton issues stark verdict, checks Ferrari Miami upgrade hype

Lewis Hamilton cautioned against over‑hyping Ferrari’s Miami upgrade package, noting a persistent power‑unit deficit that won’t be solved overnight. While he praised the team’s pace work, Charles Leclerc downplayed the upgrade’s impact, expecting a tightly packed grid at the Miami GP.

Why it matters:

• Closing the power‑unit gap would challenge Mercedes’ front‑row dominance and keep the championship fight alive.
• Miami is the first race after the summer break, a real‑world test of whether Ferrari’s upgrades translate into pace.

The details:

• Hamilton’s verdict: “We have a deficit on the power side… If they bring one‑tenth, we bring two.” He warned any gain must be matched by Mercedes.
• Leclerc’s take: The upgrade wave won’t dramatically reshuffle the order; the grid stays “closely knit” with a tighter fight against McLaren.
• Current standing: Ferrari is quicker than most of the field but still trails Mercedes in all three races so far.

What's next:

Miami will be the first real‑world test of Ferrari’s upgrade package. A clear lap‑time gain could spark a mid‑season swing, while a muted result would keep the Scuderia in a support role as development continues through the summer.