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Hamilton rues ‘very challenging’ Suzuka practice
Lewis Hamilton described Friday at the Japanese Grand Prix as “very challenging” as he finished 14th in practice. Despite coming off a podium finish in Singapore, Mercedes seemed to be lagging behind the Ferraris and Lando Norris, with all drivers struggling to match Max Verstappen’s pace. Hamilton had difficulty finding confidence in the car, leading to his struggles on the track. The team struggled to find the right balance and were unable to improve their position on the timing sheets by the end of the second practice session. Although Red Bull appeared to be the strongest team after the first day of running, Hamilton remains confident that he and Mercedes can improve their performance in time for qualifying. They will be working hard to make improvements and aim for a higher position on the grid.
Source: RacingNews 365
