Hamilton advocates for support with the engine, while Ferrari boasts having the 'top vehicle.'

      Lewis Hamilton has openly urged Ferrari to gain from the upcoming ADUO engine balancing decision in Formula 1, asserting that the team's shortcomings stem not from the chassis but from engine power. "What we desperately need is an engine upgrade because competing against the power of Red Bull and Mercedes is extremely challenging for us right now," he remarked after the Miami race. "Both teams hold a significant advantage over us. However, we have a fantastic car, possibly the best, so we need to address this issue." "If we manage to do that, we could be even more competitive for victories."

      Hamilton's remarks coincide with the FIA's upcoming decision on which manufacturers will receive additional development freedom under the disputed ADUO rules—a move that Toto Wolff has vocally opposed, insisting that only Honda should qualify. Hamilton's view contradicts this stance, effectively advocating that Ferrari should also be part of the discussion.

      Despite substantial upgrades introduced in Miami, the seven-time world champion acknowledged that their competitors made even greater advancements. "The team has done an incredible job implementing these updates. It’s a step forward, but others have improved even more," he stated. "I heard that McLaren introduced updates that yielded better results than they anticipated. We haven’t experienced that impact." "They seem to be approaching things differently—Mercedes, McLaren, and Red Bull have a distinct methodology for their front wing compared to ours." "It’s about the overall concept. If you compare their wing to ours, it’s noticeably different. I can’t say if that’s the entire reason, but I’m curious about what this concept truly achieves."

      On the track, the outcome did not meet expectations. "I’m not satisfied with sixth place—it’s not the result I’m aiming for," Hamilton expressed. He also voiced his concerns about Ferrari's tools. "Honestly, I feel like the simulator is directing me incorrectly," Hamilton admitted. "Perhaps it’s time to set it aside for a while."

      Teammate Charles Leclerc demonstrated better pace and was close to the podium before a late spin proved costly. However, team principal Frederic Vasseur downplayed the notion that the engine alone accounts for Ferrari’s current situation. "It’s a matter of the entire package, not just the engine," he clarified. "We need to improve on all fronts. But we can contend for the title until the final race. The key is to possess the pace to compete for the win." "We have some issues to address, but we are aware of what needs to be done."