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Hamilton: Mercedes “nicest it’s felt” in three years at perfect F1 test track Suzuka
Lewis Hamilton qualified only seventh for the Japanese GP, 0.569s off poleman Max Verstappen but just 0.084s shy of the fourth-placed Ferrari of Carlos Sainz. Despite the disappointing grid position, the seven-time world champion insists the past two days have given him a clearer idea of what direction his team needs to take. Hamilton mentioned that the car felt much nicer to drive during this weekend compared to previous years on the same track. He emphasized the importance of making sensible changes and improving the car’s performance. Hamilton was particularly pleased with the W15’s performance in the twisty first sector of the track. Ultimately, Hamilton remains focused on optimizing the car’s setup and performance, looking ahead to addressing areas for improvement.
