P1racenews AI automatic summary:
It wasn’t exactly smooth-sailing from Lewis Hamilton at Monza despite topping FP2 for the Italian Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton and his team-mate George Russell had experienced hot seats during practice for the Italian Grand Prix, with Hamilton suggesting a potential cause for the issue. He complained of feeling heat in his seat, with Russell sharing similar thoughts after joining for FP2. Hamilton suspected there may have been a leakage of hot air from the radiators into the car, making it feel like “sitting in the sauna with no shorts on.” Despite the discomfort, Hamilton topped FP2 with Russell in sixth place, remaining optimistic about the car’s performance for the upcoming races. Hamilton emphasized the importance of fine-tuning the car without compromising its overall balance, aiming to address any issues identified during practice sessions and simulator work at the factory.
