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Lewis Hamilton believes Mercedes failed to retain its level of competitiveness in qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix despite qualifying third, as he played down his chances of challenging for vi…
Lewis Hamilton expressed disappointment with Mercedes for not maintaining their level of competitiveness in qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix despite qualifying third, downplaying his chances of competing for the win. Hamilton reflected on his tire temperature issue in the last race in Canada, where he started seventh, contrasting it with his smoother Q3 in Spain where he secured third place on the grid. Although Hamilton believes there was untapped potential in the Mercedes car during qualifying, he anticipates a tough challenge ahead from the fast-paced Red Bull and McLaren teams in the race. Hamilton also highlighted the threat posed by Ferrari, emphasizing the importance of tire management strategy in determining the outcome of the race. He remains cautious about the team’s chances of victory but is hopeful that they can leverage teamwork and tire preservation to secure a competitive position in the race.
