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After a troubled practice, Lewis Hamilton banked third on the grid at Marina Bay.
Lewis Hamilton expressed surprise at the significant improvement in Mercedes’ performance at the Singapore Grand Prix after a challenging practice session. Despite facing balance issues and understeer problems earlier in the weekend, Hamilton and George Russell managed to qualify third and fourth on the grid respectively. Hamilton’s qualifying success in Singapore marked a rare turnaround in what he described as a disastrous season in terms of qualifying results. The Mercedes team’s persistence and ability to make crucial changes before qualifying led to a drastic improvement in car performance, enabling Hamilton to achieve a stronger position on the grid. Despite the challenges faced prior to qualifying, Hamilton was pleased with the team’s efforts and the improvements made, emphasizing the positive outcome following a challenging weekend.
