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Hamilton: Mercedes "nicest it’s felt" in three years at "perfect test track" Suzuka
Hamilton qualified in seventh place for the Japanese GP, trailing poleman Max Verstappen by 0.569s and closely behind Carlos Sainz in fourth by 0.084s. Despite the disappointing grid position, Hamilton believes the weekend provided clarity on the team’s direction. He focused on making sensible changes rather than trying random adjustments, resulting in a more comfortable and responsive car on track. Hamilton was encouraged by the W15’s performance in the twisty first sector, identifying areas for improvement to his engineers. Despite a frustrating Q3 session, Hamilton remained satisfied with the car’s performance and emphasized the importance of adding more performance. He downplayed the significance of outperforming his teammate, George Russell, emphasizing the team’s collective goal of maximizing the car’s potential.
