P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Hamilton expects to lose positions if F1 China sprint is dry
Lewis Hamilton performed exceptionally well during the wet final qualifying segment on Friday, finishing second behind Lando Norris. Hamilton mentioned his car performed better in the wet conditions but remains realistic about the potential impact of dry conditions on Saturday’s morning sprint race. Despite the challenging track conditions, he expressed his happiness with his performance and the team’s strategy. Mercedes team boss, Toto Wolff, expressed optimism about the team’s chances in the dry conditions but highlighted the lack of data due to the unique sprint race format. Despite struggles in earlier qualifying sessions, Mercedes found success in the final moments of qualifying, securing a promising starting position. George Russell faced challenges with tire temperature during his final lap but remains hopeful for a strong showing in the upcoming sprint race.
