Hamilton says Ferrari “in the mix” after impressive practice pace at British GP

Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari is “within the combine” on the Method 1 British Grand Prix after a aggressive displaying at Silverstone on Friday.

Hamilton led the way in which in FP1 earlier than taking third in Friday’s second observe session behind Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc, as Ferrari seems to be to be McLaren’s closest rival each in qualifying laps and on lengthy runs.

It is an encouraging begin for the seven-time world champion, who’s chasing an unprecedented tenth dwelling win in Silverstone, after what has been a difficult begin to his Ferrari stint that has typically seen the Briton having to seek out totally different set-up options from Friday to Saturday.

However on Friday Hamilton seemed comfy right away, and afterwards he confirmed he feels sturdy from the off.

“It was a very good day,” Hamilton mentioned. “Nice to see the gang. Wonderful to see, to be out on observe in a Ferrari right here at Silverstone. It has been fairly unimaginable.

“And likewise, with the Pink Bull and McLaren had an improve, so for us to be within the combine nonetheless, provided that they’ve had a step at this time, it is actually optimistic.”

Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari

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He later added: “I undoubtedly really feel that we are able to dream of getting a powerful weekend. Executing and placing all of it collectively and extracting it’s one other factor. However I believe I will put together myself the perfect I can to verify we get the perfect end result.”

When requested in regards to the causes behind his stronger Friday efficiency proper out of the gate, he defined: “I am progressing quite a bit now with the automobile and I am rather more comfy understanding the place it must be.

“I believe by FP2, we nonetheless weren’t the place we would have liked to be. In FP2 I undoubtedly struggled somewhat bit extra, however we all know the adjustments that we have to make for the following session.

“Tomorrow there’s rain probably coming and in addition on Sunday as properly, so I am simply going to strive my hardest to verify we’re prepared for that.”

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