Lewis Hamilton qualified sixth for the Qatar Grand Prix, four positions behind teammate George Russell. The Mercedes F1 driver felt comfortable behind the wheel but admits that his W15 lacked pace.
“The car was good, we made good changes and the car was good. It just wasn't fast.” declared the seven-time world champion, frustrated by this lack of performance.
During the Sprint, the Mercedes was not as fast as the Ferrari, which caused it to be overtaken by Charles Leclerc. However, the Briton explains that he did not fight because he knew he had no chance, and he is hoping for the best in the race tomorrow, as he starts between Leclerc and Carlos Sainz.
“I didn't fight too much, I let him pass a little. But he was faster. We made progress with the car, we'll see what the race pace is like, but we hope it will be better. “
Hamilton also wanted to reassure his fans about his performances after affirming yesterday that he was not “not fast enough”.
“Yes, I know I still have it in me. It's just that the car won't go any faster, I know I still have it. It's not a doubt in my mind. But I “Looking forward to the end of the year and taking a vacation.”
