7 March 2026Sky SportsQualifying reportDriver Ratings
Hamilton questions Mercedes' engine advantage after Australian GP qualifying
Lewis Hamilton seeks to understand Mercedes' substantial engine performance after they dominated Australian GP qualifying. He pointed to a sector-by-sector power deficit and referenced the pre-season controversy over compression ratio regulations, while also detailing a deployment issue that hampered his own session.
Lewis Hamilton has publicly questioned the source of Mercedes' significant power unit advantage after his former team locked out the front row for the 2026 season opener in Melbourne. The seven-time champion, who qualified seventh for Ferrari amid technical issues, suggested the gap was primarily engine-related and called for clarity on ongoing technical debates.