Lewis Hamilton has managed to qualify in fifth position for the Dutch Grand Prix, a significant improvement compared to his performances on Friday, where he had finished seventh during the sprint. The seven-time world champion expressed that he is “much happier” with the performance of his Ferrari after the adjustments made to the car.
After a complicated day on Friday, Hamilton attributed his better result on Saturday to the modifications in the vehicle’s setup. “I was very happy with the car today,” Hamilton told the press, acknowledging that the change in approach helped to regain the confidence he had lost during the practice session.
The British driver finished seventh in the sprint, a performance that did not reflect the potential of the Ferrari. However, the team managed to make the right adaptations before qualifying, allowing Hamilton to recover and place himself among the top five.
For Charles Leclerc, the situation was different. The Monegasque driver qualified in sixth position after finishing third during the sprint. Leclerc commented that his performance did not reflect the true capability of the car, as he believes that the rivals were not maximizing their performances and that the adjustments in the engine modes affected his performance.
Both stars of Scuderia Ferrari have emphasized the importance of race strategy for Sunday, as well as tire management. Hamilton, in particular, was optimistic about his team’s chances to compete with the leaders.
“I believe our race pace was better yesterday during the sprint,” Hamilton added, suggesting that Ferrari will be a formidable competitor during the race. Expectations are high for the race, with Hamilton and Leclerc ready to give their best.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
