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Lewis Hamilton has called on F1 to provide “better tyres” to guarantee more running in wet conditions is possible amid disruption at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
Amid heavy rain and thunderstorms, the traditional one-hour qualifying session in Brazil was postponed to Sunday due to unsafe driving conditions and poor visibility. F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali faced criticism from Lewis Hamilton for the decision not to go out on track, with Hamilton expressing the need for better wet weather tires to handle standing water. Despite the disagreement, the exchange between Hamilton and Domenicali ended on a friendly note, with an apology issued to the dedicated fans in the grandstands. The race start time on Sunday was rescheduled to 12:30 local time due to expected adverse weather conditions. Hamilton expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of his Mercedes car during a challenging Sprint race, emphasizing the urgent need for significant setup changes before qualifying.
