Lewis Hamilton has adopted a modified preparation routine for the Canadian Grand Prix, a move made in response to his recent struggles in Formula 1. With the exception of a strong performance in Shanghai, Hamilton has consistently been outperformed by his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc throughout the 2026 season, including a notable deficit in Miami. In the sprint qualifying session, Hamilton was 0.379 seconds slower, and in the main qualifying session, the gap widened to 0.176 seconds. The disparity continued into the race, where he found himself 24 seconds behind the leaders. The British driver is seeking a significant turnaround in Montreal.
