P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Two spins in one day is not the way Lewis Hamilton wanted to return to F1 after the summer break.
Lewis Hamilton found himself struggling to keep up with a dominant Lando Norris after enduring two spins in a challenging Ferrari that he deemed “unpredictable”. Despite improving from 15th to sixth place in FP2, he still lagged behind Norris by 0.848s, highlighting the gap to McLaren and Aston Martin’s Alonso. Hamilton acknowledged the day had not been the easiest, citing progress with Ferrari but recognizing a significant performance deficit. Dealing with the spins, Hamilton analyzed the issues with the car’s ride quality and unpredictability. As he aims to improve his position and close the gap, Hamilton faces a tough battle against rivals like George Russell and Max Verstappen, and the crashing of Lance Stroll further complicates the situation on the track. Hamilton remains uncertain about how to bridge the performance gap but remains determined to give his best effort.
