Obviously, not everyone wanted to postpone qualifying until this Sunday morning. Some were even ready to go out on the track as the weather situation seemed to calm down over Interlagos. This is the case of Lewis Hamilton.
After waiting a long time in his garage hoping for a start time for the session, the Englishman took advantage of the presence of Stefano Domenicali next to him to slip him a message. Then interviewed by F1TV, the Italian, president of F1, saw Lewis Hamilton burst into the camera’s shot to encourage him to start qualifying this Saturday. According to him, this would have been possible, provided that the organization did a better job with the rain tires. A way to indirectly convey a message.
« You should have sent us on the trailsubtly said the seven-time world champion to Stefano Domenicali with a smile. It’s ridiculous. I want to go there (on track). If you gave us better rain tires with heated blankets, then we could ride in this rain. I pressed where it hurts (laughs). »
Amused, the Transalpine rider, who replied to the Briton that he too would have liked the session to take place this Saturday, however defended the race management’s decision. “ We can’t control the weatherhe confided. It’s a shame but the conditions are not safe to ride, it’s as simple as that. »
Thus, qualifying has been postponed until this Sunday (11:30 a.m. French time). However, the forecasts are not necessarily more optimistic since rain is also expected during the day. The Grand Prix has also been brought forward (4:30 p.m. French time).
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