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Lewis Hamilton will start the Monaco Grand Prix from third place, but conceded that rain may be required to move up the Formula 1 order
Lewis Hamilton stated that Ferrari would need rain to progress from the second row of the Monaco Grand Prix grid. Despite looking rejuvenated since the Canadian Grand Prix, Hamilton ended Friday as the fastest driver in Monaco but fell to third on Saturday due to setup changes for Mercedes and Red Bull. With Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen on the front row, Hamilton acknowledged the difficulties of overtaking in Monaco and expressed the need for rain to improve their chances. He also highlighted the challenges of the race being a procession with minimal overtaking opportunities and expressed hope for future improvements in making the race more exciting. Hamilton was left confused by Ferrari’s decrease in performance overnight and emphasized the importance of adjusting the car’s balance for qualifying. Despite the challenges, Hamilton remained optimistic and vowed to give his best effort to apply pressure on the front two drivers and potentially force them into errors.
