Hamilton says Ferrari balance work could improve his results

After finishing fourth in the United States Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton said improving the balance of his Ferrari could help him achieve better results in the remaining races. Team-mate Charles Leclerc finished second.

Understeer during the first two stints made it harder for Hamilton to challenge Max Verstappen for the final podium place. Hamilton traced the difficulty to a set-up direction during Friday practice that he considered incorrect. Ferrari later adjusted his car closer to Leclerc's configuration by the final session, but Hamilton began the race with less front wing than his team-mate.

Ferrari added four clicks of front wing at each of Hamilton's two pit stops, but he said he remained four clicks short of the balance he needed. His final stint was considerably stronger; Hamilton believed the balance he had then would have kept him in the fight to the end.