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Lewis Hamilton made an extraordinary claim after Saturday’s qualifying for the Formula Monaco Grand Prix, saying he expects to lose out to Mercedes team-mate George Russell in every qualifying session this year. After topping opening practice and finishing second and third in FP2 and FP3 respectively, Hamilton wound up seventh in Saturday’s qualifying. Meanwhile, Russell […]
After showing promising pace in practice, Lewis Hamilton ended up finishing seventh in Saturday’s qualifying session, a result that left him surprised and disappointed. Despite his doubts, George Russell managed to secure a fifth-place qualifying spot, outperforming Hamilton. Hamilton expressed frustration with his Mercedes’ performance dropoff during qualifying, after feeling confident in the car’s capabilities on Friday. With limited overtaking opportunities in Monaco, Hamilton is facing a challenging race from the lower end of the grid, acknowledging missed opportunities due to his qualifying struggles. Looking towards the future, Hamilton’s move to the scarlet red car for next season offers hope for a more competitive position on the grid, contrasting with his current struggles with Mercedes. As Hamilton aims to compete with pole record-holder Charles Leclerc in the upcoming seasons, a return to his formidable Saturday qualifying form will be crucial for success.
