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Lewis Hamilton secured third on the grid at the Mexican GP, his best qualifying result since joining Ferrari.
Lewis Hamilton is aiming for victory in the Mexico City Grand Prix, having secured third place on the grid, which he considers the “perfect spot.”
The Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez circuit has a unique layout that often favors drivers starting from third position due to the long run into the first corner.
Despite being unable to beat Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc for pole position, Hamilton achieved his best qualifying result of the season alongside Leclerc in the top three.
Hamilton expressed his happiness and gratitude for the team’s hard work and improved performance, highlighting the collaborative effort to extract more from the car.
He acknowledged Ferrari’s strong pace in qualifying and understands the challenge of competing against Leclerc and Norris but believes starting from third gives him a strategic advantage.
Hamilton remains confident in his race pace and is looking to capitalize on his starting position to secure a strong result in the Grand Prix.
