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Lewis Hamilton has placed doubt on Mercedes even being able to progress to Q3 at Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix based on the team’s speed throughout practice.
Hamilton had a difficult time during practice at Marina Bay Circuit, finishing 12th in FP1 and outside the top 10 in FP2, placing 11th. He acknowledged Mercedes’ struggles with the W15, casting doubt on advancing to Q3. Hamilton expressed frustration with the car’s setup and performance gap, feeling lost. George Russell, his teammate, also struggled, stressing the need for major improvements to be competitive. Russell identified surprises on the grid and highlighted the gap to top teams, emphasizing the work ahead for Mercedes.
