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Lewis Hamilton was encouraged by his progress after another positive F1 qualifying session at the Italian Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton expressed his satisfaction with his progress since the F1 summer break despite qualifying fifth, just a tenth behind Charles Leclerc at the Italian Grand Prix. However, due to a grid penalty, he will start the race from 10th position. Before the break, Hamilton faced challenges with poor performances at Spa and Hungary. Nonetheless, Hamilton remains optimistic about his recent improvements, highlighting the progress made on his side of the garage. Racing for Ferrari at Monza, Hamilton acknowledged the overwhelming support from the Tifosi, emphasizing the unique energy and passion of the fans that motivates him. Sky Sports F1 pundit Karun Chandhok praised Hamilton’s ability to thrive under pressure and draw energy from the fans, drawing parallels to his performances at Silverstone. Despite the grid penalty, Hamilton’s competitive pace at the Italian Grand Prix indicates a strong fighting spirit for the upcoming race.
