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Damon Hill gives his view on Ferrari’s progress following another podium appearance for Charles Leclerc
Damon Hill, the 1996 F1 world champion, finds Ferrari’s performance at the Belgian Grand Prix “encouraging” following the introduction of their latest upgrade, a new rear suspension improvement at Spa-Francorchamps, enabling Charles Leclerc to secure his fifth podium finish of the year by overtaking Max Verstappen for the third place.
Despite Leclerc’s strong performance, particularly surprising after his sprint race finish, Hill noted on the BBC’s Chequered Flag podcast that Ferrari’s upgrade had a notable impact, improving their competitiveness against McLaren but also demonstrating the challenging nature of their car dynamics.
While Hamilton struggled in qualifying, failing to advance beyond Q1 and later starting from the pit lane, his recovery drive showcased his skill, although his ultimate pace remained unclear, as the Ferrari’s improved performance allowed Leclerc to stay ahead of the upgraded Red Bull driven by Max Verstappen at Spa.
