The pretty hyped-up Miami GP Qualifying session was running pretty mild until the beginning of Q3. But as soon as the top 10 shootouts began, the tension was palpable. This was the chance for any of the 10 drivers to pull out a stonking lap in a pretty closely stacked grid. To add another dynamic to the mix, Sergio Perez was informed on his out lap that the wind was picking up. Then came Max Verstappen, who lost his RB19 in Sector 1. And a chaotic Q3 ended with Charles Leclerc and his Ferrari in the wall. But then why were Lewis Hamilton fans cheering?
The 7x champion shockingly bowed out of Qualifying as the Q2 came to an end as Hamilton slid through the middle sector and couldn’t improve on his final flying lap. This, however, prompted the Tifosi to gloat at the misfortunes of the Brit and the Silver Arrows. Little did they know, they were in for heartbreak just a few minutes down the line.
oh wow how the racing Gods work hard!! pic.twitter.com/N1IBMsy2Ob
— deni (@fiagirly) May 6, 2023
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Safe to say, Hamilton fans on the internet were quick to pounce on this opportunity to put their rivals in their place. While they aren’t technically in an out-and-out fight on the track, Twitter became the battleground for Mercedes to hit back at the Scuderia.
Fans react as Karma strikes back at Charles Leclerc and Ferrari
As soon as the ill-fated words of the Tifosi went viral in the light of Leclerc’s Q3 shunt, fans rushed to the social networking site, Twitter, to share their reactions. One fan even commented, “Karma at its finest.”
Let’s take a look at just a few of the fan reactions from this epic conclusion to the 2023 Miami GP Qualifying.
https://t.co/svGIZfUjAg pic.twitter.com/dvMNKDzjNH
— Sammie || 44💜 (@iamsammie_xx) May 6, 2023
the definition of "Life comes at you fast" https://t.co/lLO51vkHEv
— Athena 🏳️🌈 (@tarmactorque) May 6, 2023
LMFAOOOOO https://t.co/QU4h3an3aw
— jimimkkyutete 🐣🐰🐻 (@roroprivacy) May 6, 2023
Ferrari fans kill me https://t.co/L9YBcAMnry
— R.A (@Rahmy_a_) May 6, 2023
The loudest voice against the Tifosi was that of Lewis Hamilton fans. The LH army was up in arms about the arrogance of the Scuderia. Hence, their fall was even sweeter for them.
Every tongue that rises against Sir Lewis…
— JJ🌱 (@JJlovesLeyu) May 6, 2023
I am screaming!!!!!!!!!!! Lewis’ karma is real af!!!!! King shit
— Camm ☁️ (@cammiemark) May 6, 2023
Be that as it may, the way that Ferrari has struggled this season has made them a contentious subject among F1 fans. True to form, there were some really strong reactions to Leclerc’s gut-wrenching crash.
Karma at its finest
— Sion Scullion (@ScullionSion) May 6, 2023
That was karma at work
— lisa-marie stinson (@lisams24) May 6, 2023
This!!! 🙌 finally karma giving us something
— Dani Moncada D (@dannymou) May 6, 2023
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You love to see it https://t.co/svGIZfUjAg
— Sammie || 44💜 (@iamsammie_xx) May 6, 2023
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Starting P7 for tomorrow’s race, Leclerc has nothing to lose in Miami. Can he pull a sensational comeback to silence his critics?