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Lewis Hamilton reveals the Ferrari setup mistake that cost him US GP podium

Lewis Hamilton believes the set-up he ran on his Ferrari during the United States Grand Prix left much to be desired, with his front wing being "12 clicks down" for much of the race.

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Originally reported by Motorsport.com
Lewis Hamilton reveals the Ferrari setup mistake that cost him US GP podium
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Lewis Hamilton: What Happened

Motorsport.com reported on Sunday, October 25, 2026 in a story involving Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari du, United States Grand Prix le. Here is how the report opens:

Lewis Hamilton believes the set-up he ran on his Ferrari during the United States Grand Prix left much to be desired, with his front wing being "12 clicks down" for much of the race. According to the seven-time champion, this is what caused the performance gap between him and team-mate Charles Leclerc. Hamilton started fifth at the Circuit of the Americas and crossed the line fourth. Despite…

— Motorsport.com

It is one of many Formula 1 stories we are following today, and 2 outlets are covering it. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on Formula One and what to watch next.

Key Takeaways

  • The story: Lewis Hamilton reveals the Ferrari setup mistake that cost him US GP podium
  • Who’s involved: Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari du, United States Grand Prix le and Charles Leclerc. Hamilton
  • League: Formula 1
  • First reported: Sunday, October 25, 2026 by Motorsport.com
  • Coverage: 2 outlets are covering it: Motorsport.com and Autosport

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Background: Formula One

Formula One (F1) is the highest class of worldwide racing for open-wheel, single-seater formula racing cars run by the Formula One Group and sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). The FIA Formula One World Championship has been one of the world's premier forms of motorsport since its inaugural running in 1950 and is often considered to be the pinnacle of motorsport. The word formula in the name refers to the set of rules all participant cars must follow. A Formula One season consists of a series of races, known as Grands Prix.

Text from Wikipedia’s Formula One article, CC BY-SA 4.0.

What’s Next for Lewis Hamilton

For fans following Lewis Hamilton, the next things to watch are the race results, qualifying, driver standings and constructors’ championship. Stories like this one tend to move quickly, so check back for follow-up reports and reaction as more outlets pick it up.

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What happened with Lewis Hamilton?

Lewis Hamilton believes the set-up he ran on his Ferrari during the United States Grand Prix left much to be desired, with his front wing being "12 clicks down" for much of the race. According to the seven-time champion, this is what caused the performance gap between him and team-mate Charles Leclerc. Hamilton started fifth at the Circuit of the Americas and crossed the line fourth. Despite… Motorsport.com reported the story on Sunday, October 25, 2026.

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Motorsport.com first reported it on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Motorsport.com and Autosport also covered it. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related Formula 1 news.

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