Lewis Hamilton worried about Mercedes top speed after Italian GP practice
Lewis Hamilton feels Mercedes has a top speed advantage over Ferrari at Monza which will be crucial at the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix. Ferrari delivered an engine upgrade at Monza as permitted under ADUO, and started its home round brightly with Charles Leclerc leading a 1-2 in first practice. But in second practice George Russell fought back to top the session for Mercedes ahead ... Keep…
Lewis Hamilton is concerned about Mercedes' top speed after practice at the Italian Grand Prix. Ferrari had a strong start to the weekend with Charles Leclerc leading a 1-2 in first practice, but according to Motorsport.com, Hamilton believes Mercedes has a top speed advantage over Ferrari at Monza.
In second practice, George Russell topped the session for Mercedes, ahead of Leclerc who was fifth. According to Yahoo Sports, Leclerc was 0.173 seconds quicker than Hamilton in the first practice session.
Hamilton trails Kimi Antonelli by 59 points in the drivers' championship, with 183 points to Antonelli's 242. He will target a sixth Italian Grand Prix win at Monza on Sunday.
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