Lewis Hamilton expects Mercedes to be able to fight Ferrari in the Spanish Grand Prix; Toto Wolfe told Sky Sports that the team had solved its problems with linear positions; watch the Spanish Grand Prix live on Sky Sports F1 at 14:00 on Sunday
Last updated: 21/05/22 18:15
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Although only sixth, Lewis Hamilton was delighted with the improvements Mercedes has made in Spain.
Although only sixth, Lewis Hamilton was delighted with the improvements Mercedes has made in Spain.
Lewis Hamilton believes that Mercedes are able to compete with Ferrari in Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix after another much improved performance of the team in qualifying.
Both George Russell and Hamilton built promising training sessions on Friday and Saturday mornings to finish fourth and sixth, respectively, in the Barcelona race, with the team bringing a modernized car to Spain.
Most importantly, Mercedes seems to have solved the problems with the straight guinea pig that plagued them during the first rounds of the 2022 season, and seven-time world champion Hamilton is undoubtedly a realistic prospect to fight Ferrari, which will start with Charles Leclerc pole and Carlos Sainz third on the day of the competition.
“The team did a great job, so many, many thanks to everyone for continuing to bounce back in the factory because we don’t have a straight jump, which is a huge improvement for us and the car as a whole was better. weekend, “Hamilton said.
I think the Red Bulls seem to be the fastest, but we look like we might be able to compete with Ferrari tomorrow, and that’s a big step for us.
Louis Hamilton of Mercedes
“We have some jumping over high-speed turns like turns 3 and 9, so we just have to keep working on it and see if we can get a little bit of pressure elsewhere.
“I’m a little exhausted because I want to be ahead and you’ve obviously seen that George is able to get ahead of me, but I will continue to insist.
“Friday was the best racing pace we’ve had, so if we could start racing with Ferrari, for example, it would be amazing. I think the Red Bulls look like they’re the fastest, but we look like we could be racing Ferrari tomorrow, and that’s a big step for us. “
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After an encouraging qualifying session in Spain, Mercedes team director Toto Wolf is optimistic that he will perform even better in Sunday’s race.
After an encouraging qualifying session in Spain, Mercedes team director Toto Wolf is optimistic that he will perform even better in Sunday’s race.
Mercedes team director Toto Wolff cautiously echoed Hamilton’s mood and expects the upgraded car to really show its potential in the race, welcoming the step forward this weekend has taken.
Wolff also explained that the German brand has managed to solve the problems of rebounding through the work done back at their headquarters in Brackley.
“It’s simple; it’s all an aerodynamic effect created by rocking the floor, “Wolf told Sky Sports. “It was difficult to come to this conclusion in a scientific way, but the team found it and it’s great.
“We know how to unlock more productivity, but we’re not there yet – it’s step by step.
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George Russell believes there is more to come from Mercedes after finishing fourth for the Spanish Grand Prix.
George Russell believes there is more to come from Mercedes after finishing fourth for the Spanish Grand Prix.
“The other teams kept developing their cars when we were on a break to find out about the jump. So we can start regular development as soon as we understand the tires, now the jump is gone.
“I think we have taken a solid step in Barcelona. You’re trying to keep your expectations realistic, and I think the place where we qualified today is somehow the best we could expect. “
The full schedule of Sky Sports F1 for the day of the race
Sunday, May 229: Formula 3 race 10.35: Formula 2 race 12.30: Grand Prix Sunday: Spain 14.00: SPAIN GRAND PRIX 16.00: Checkered flag: Spain 17.00: Notebook of Ted 18.00: Highlights of the Spanish Grand Prix
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