Lewis Hamilton makes confident Ferrari statement despite Mexican GP technical problems
Lewis Hamilton believes Ferrari could realistically fight for pole position at the Mexican Grand Prix, after team-mate Charles Leclerc finished fastest in both of Friday’s practice sessions. The Briton had an issue in second practice that cost him the opportunity for a long run with high fuel, but the seven-time Formula 1 world champion still feels optimistic about his team's chances on ... Keep…
Lewis Hamilton expressed confidence that Ferrari could challenge for pole position at the upcoming Mexican Grand Prix, despite technical issues during practice sessions. The seven-time Formula 1 world champion, who finished second in both Friday's practice sessions, felt the car was performing exceptionally well. However, he noted that the team experienced a power loss on certain sections during his second practice run.
Hamilton downplayed the significance of Ferrari's power unit's smaller turbocharger, asserting that the team's car remains competitive and maintains high speeds through the straights. He expressed optimism about Ferrari's chance to secure the front row in the race, acknowledging that rivals often gain additional pace during qualifying.
Currently, Mercedes holds a 133-point lead over Ferrari in the constructors' championship, but Hamilton believes the Italian team could still make a strong push for the title this weekend.
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