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Lewis Hamilton has just one target on his mind going into qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, and it is not a good one.
Lewis Hamilton is hoping to avoid elimination before the top 10 shootout in qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after a frustrating day at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. He finished second practice P13, almost 1.2s behind the pacesetter and nearly eight-tenths slower than his Ferrari rival. The seven-time world champion acknowledged his struggles with tire performance and the challenge of making effective overnight changes to his car. Hamilton aims to come back stronger on Saturday following adjustments to improve the car’s setup. He expressed openness to potentially using teammate Charles Leclerc’s settings to find better performance. Despite Friday difficulties, his primary goal going into qualifying is to secure a spot in the top 10.
