P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton was gleeful following Formula 1’s Friday practice sessions in Monaco, calling it “the best day” Mercedes has had so far this season. Hamilton’s day got off to a fine start, narrowly topping opening practice by a margin of 0.029s and FP2 proved that performance wasn’t a flash in the pan as the Briton […]
Hamilton had a promising start to his day, leading opening practice by a small margin. In FP2, he finished behind Leclerc and felt positive about the car’s performance. These results were a contrast to Mercedes’ struggles this season. Hamilton was pleased with the car’s balance and grip, despite some challenges. He believed Mercedes had a strong qualifying position but needed improvement in the long-run capability. Russell, despite steering issues, was positive about Mercedes’ performance and predicted a top-five result in Saturday’s qualifying.
