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Lewis Hamilton says Friday at the Monaco Grand Prix is “the best day we’ve had” after he finished first in FP1 and second in the second practice session. Mercedes has regularly appeared more compet…
Lewis Hamilton expressed his satisfaction with his performance on the first day of the Monaco Grand Prix, highlighting it as the best day they’ve had so far this year. Despite Mercedes typically struggling to maintain their Friday pace into the race, Hamilton’s strong showing in Monte Carlo is promising. He praised the car’s positive behavior on track and the improved grip of the circuit. While Hamilton remains confident, he acknowledges the need for balance improvements and long run pace. Teammate George Russell echoed Hamilton’s sentiments about the car’s performance in Monaco, but faced challenges with vibrations impacting his FP2 performance. Russell identified Charles Leclerc and Ferrari as the clear favorites for the weekend. The team will be working overnight to address the issues and aim for a strong qualifying and race performance.
