Qualification in Zandvoort took place on the track drying up after the rain, the conditions changed very quickly, and some riders were not lucky in this situation. Among them was Lewis Hamilton – the Mercedes driver could not get into the final session, and he lacked quite a bit. But his partner, George Russell, for the first time since the Australian stage of the season will start from the second row.
Lewis Hamilton (13th): “At the end of the session, I drove two fast laps in a row, because of this the tires overheated, so in the last attempt I could not add.
But at the start of tomorrow’s race, the car will be heavier, and I hope that its behavior will improve somewhat, and maybe we can get ahead. Although it is not easy to win back positions on this track.
In any case, Sunday will be a new day, and I will try to do my best.”
George Russell (3rd): “Great session! At the beginning of the season, good performances on Saturdays were one of my strengths, but lately the qualifications have started to turn out worse for me. The summer break was good for me, I had a good rest and came back with new ideas, so tomorrow we will have good chances to fight for the podium.
I did a good lap. Usually we start having problems if the track is very wet or is in the borderline state, when it is already time to switch to slicks, because it is difficult for us to warm up the tires to the right temperatures. At the same time, we know that our weaknesses, which appear on Saturdays, turn into virtues on Sunday.
An exciting race awaits us! I’m sure Max Verstappen will be ahead as usual on Sundays, but I hope we can fight Lando Norris, Alex Albon and the rest of the guys.”
2023-08-26 14:51:00
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