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Lewis Hamilton has detailed how a “slightly different approach to the weekend” propelled him to an “encouraging” qualifying result at the F1 Dutch GP.
Lewis Hamilton explained that a different approach to the weekend helped him achieve an encouraging qualifying result at the Dutch Grand Prix. Despite Ferrari’s struggles in practice, both Hamilton and Charles Leclerc made it to the top 10 shootout. Leclerc ended up slightly ahead of Hamilton in the final run, with the team taking the sixth and seventh grid positions. Hamilton noted the team’s progress but acknowledged they were still not where they wanted to be.
Hamilton attributed his improved performance to unspecified changes in his race weekend approach compared to earlier in the year. By avoiding extensive set-up alterations, Hamilton found a better balance with the Ferrari SF-25 car. He highlighted the importance of gaining confidence in the car through small tweaks and stable adjustments. The seven-time F1 champion is optimistic about his progress but remains cautious about the car’s performance when fully fueled for the race.
