P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton returned to Q3 for the first time in three races at the Dutch Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton remained discreet about the changes made to his Ferrari as he made a comeback to Q3 at the Dutch Grand Prix, qualifying in seventh position, just 0.050s behind his teammate Charles Leclerc. Despite a challenging outing in Hungary, where he criticized his own performance, Hamilton has shown improvement at Zandvoort, although he faced difficulties in optimizing his qualifying simulation due to a spin in practice. Hamilton hinted at a new setup that has significantly improved his comfort and performance, leading to better results over the weekend. He expressed gratitude for the progress made and the opportunity to compete in Q3 after a prolonged absence, emphasizing the importance of consistency and further improvements in car confidence. Overall, Hamilton acknowledged the team’s efforts but recognized the need to analyze the existing performance gap and strive for better results in upcoming races.
