Lewis Hamilton seeking Ferrari 'compromise' after tricky F1 discovery

Lewis Hamilton struggled during Friday practice for the Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang, finishing fifth in FP2 and sixth in FP1, trailing Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc by 0.305 seconds and 0.223 seconds respectively. The abrasive 'sandpaper-like' track surface caused tyre overheating issues for drivers throughout the field. Hamilton stated the team explored different set-up directions across both sessions and is now focused on analyzing data to find the 'right compromise' ahead of qualifying.