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Lewis Hamilton will take the start of the F1 Sprint from third place on the grid.
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff expressed curiosity about the United States Grand Prix Sprint, following Lewis Hamilton narrowly missing out on the fastest time in the Sprint Shootout, finishing just a tenth of a second behind Max Verstappen. Despite starting from third on the grid, Hamilton was disappointed not to secure a front-row spot, which was claimed by McLaren’s Lando Norris. George Russell had a tougher session, only managing the eighth fastest time. With limited long-run data due to a single practice session, Wolff remained unsure about Mercedes’ chances but hoped for a strong podium finish if their performance improved. He acknowledged the disappointment of not securing pole position and highlighted the need to understand the tires better, given the close margins in the competition.
Source: RacingNews 365
