P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton explained the changes for Mercedes between practice and qualifying for the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix were “night and day.”
The Mercedes driver initially struggled during practice sessions but managed to qualify for Q3 and surprise everyone by taking third place, with his teammate securing fourth. Despite the unexpected result, Hamilton acknowledged the challenging weekend due to car balance issues. He expressed his shock at the significant improvement during qualifying and admitted that the crash involving Carlos Sainz affected the final lap of many drivers. Hamilton recognized that his own lap could have been better but was pleased with the outcome. He acknowledged the recent struggles in qualifying and was grateful to be back amongst the top drivers. Hamilton emphasized the importance of applying pressure in the upcoming race and was optimistic about the team’s performance.
