Lewis Hamilton thrilled to secure P3 in Qualifying after DISASTROUS runs in 2024
Lewis Hamilton was delighted to be back on the second row in Qualifying at Singapore GP after a string of woeful Saturdays.
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Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes have had a roller coaster of a season in 2024. The seven-time world champion ended his 945-day winless streak earlier this year. However, Hamilton has continued to struggle on Saturdays. Now, the Briton expressed his joy after qualifying third for the Singapore GP.
The seven-time world champion highlighted that Qualifying sessions have been nothing short of a disaster for him this season. Lewis Hamilton pointed out that he has continued to work hard at every weekend to improve his one-lap pace.
Ah man, qualifying has been a disaster for me all year long. I'm been working and working and working to get myself back up there.Lewis Hamilton said post-Qualifying
During the Qualifying session, Hamilton claimed that the W15 simply came alive. The 39-year-old managed to put his car in third place right behind polesitter Lando Norris and Max Verstappen. Although, the Briton admitted that there was a little more pace left, he was still happy with his performance.
And then the car came alive for me. There was a tiny bit more left in the car but I'm happy with that.Lewis Hamilton added
Lewis Hamilton: "Ah man, qualifying has been a disaster for me all year long. I'm been working and working and working to get myself back up there. And then the car came alive for me. There was a tiny bit more left in the car but I'm happy with that."
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Lewis Hamilton ready to ‘give everything’ at Singapore GP
The seven-time world champion admitted that tire management would play a major role in the race on Sunday. Lewis Hamilton reckoned that Mercedes would be on par with its rivals in this regard. As such, Hamilton asserted that he will be giving it everything in order to have a shot at winning the race.
I think with [tire] management we can maybe keep up with these guys, we'll give it everything.Lewis Hamilton stated
Certainly, Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes would be glad to be back at the second row. The Silver Arrows had a difficult last few races. However, now Hamilton and his team can finally focus on fighting for the lead once again. It will be interesting to see how things pan out for the seven-time world champion on Sunday.
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