Hamilton sees Mercedes using ‘party mode’: ‘Suddenly they made a leap’
Lewis Hamilton accuses Mercedes of using a kind of ‘party mode’ during qualifying: ‘Suddenly they made a leap’.
Lewis Hamilton accuses Mercedes of using a kind of ‘party mode’ during qualifying: ‘Suddenly they made a leap’.
Hamilton qualified third for the race in Shanghai. “The battle will be challenging tomorrow, but I’m looking forward to it.”
Ferrari caused a stir during FP1 with the ‘macarena rear wing’, but removed it from the car afterwards. What are the plans for this concept?
George Russell secured sprint pole on Friday in the lead-up to the Chinese GP. The difference with Max Verstappen (P8)? 1,7 seconds!
According to Hamilton, Ferrari feels strong in China, although he points out a weak spot on the straights and the gap to Mercedes.
Hamilton reveals that Ferrari will drive with the ‘Macarena’ rear wing in China. “I don’t think there are direct benefits.”
Team principal Frédéric Vasseur sees a resurgence in Lewis Hamilton after a tough Ferrari debut year: ‘Can compete at the top with two cars’.
Jenson Button thinks he understands why Lewis Hamilton is in such a good mood; the new cars would suit his driving style well.
Unlike Lando Norris and Max Verstappen, for example, Lewis Hamilton stated that he ‘thoroughly enjoyed the fun race’ in Melbourne.
Lewis Hamilton was close to the end of his podium drought during the Australian GP: ‘One more lap and I would have overtaken Charles’.