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Lewis Hamilton replicated his qualifying performance in the Brazilian Grand Prix Sprint Shootout to secure fifth on the grid for the Interlagos Sprint.
Lewis Hamilton has expressed his desire for Mercedes to provide a car that is easier to drive after a mistake cost him in the São Paulo Grand Prix Sprint Shootout. Despite finishing fifth in qualifying, Hamilton believes he could have achieved a better result if the car was more forgiving. He admitted that starting in fifth is a typical position for the team and that they are always striving for more. Hamilton admitted that his last lap was not particularly impressive and that he lost time in the final corner. George Russell, who outperformed Hamilton in the Shootout, acknowledged that conditions played a significant role in the outcome and that there was little overall progress made by the team. Russell expressed confidence in their race pace and mentioned that Max Verstappen is expected to be the quickest competitor.
Forrás: RacingNews 365
