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Lewis Hamilton believes it might be difficult to make Q3 after his one session of running in Abu Dhabi was disrupted by two red flags.
The second practice session at the Yas Marina Circuit was interrupted twice due to crashes involving Carlos Sainz and Nico Hulkenberg. As a result, some drivers only managed to complete four or five hot laps throughout the entire day, with half of the field missing out on FP1 due to the inclusion of rookie drivers. Although Lewis Hamilton has secured third place in the drivers’ championship, the battle for second place in the constructors’ championship is still open, as Mercedes and Ferrari are separated by only four points. Reflecting on Friday’s events in Abu Dhabi, Hamilton expressed disappointment in the limited track time he had and hopes for more running on the following day. He anticipates challenges in qualifying but refuses to use the missed FP1 session as an excuse, aiming to secure a spot in Q3.
