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Lewis Hamilton has one chance to avoid an unwanted F1 record, so could Charles Leclerc help?
Lewis Hamilton has been getting closer to Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari set-up, indicating progress after struggling earlier in the season, particularly in qualifying.
The British driver mentioned that he has been following Leclerc’s set-up, who drives a car with a different balance and handling style than he is used to.
Despite the improvements, Hamilton is still facing challenges, such as significant tire degradation compared to Leclerc’s driving style.
In the recent Austrian Grand Prix, Hamilton secured his best qualifying result of fourth place, continuing to show progress.
However, with 13 consecutive races without a podium, Hamilton is at risk of setting a new unwanted record if he doesn’t achieve a top-three finish at the upcoming British Grand Prix.
