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Lewis Hamilton says the W14 “continues to be a tough car to drive”, but on the long run it “didn’t seem to be too bad”.
Although Mercedes introduced a new front wing at Silverstone, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell both struggled in British Grand Prix free practice 1 and 2.
After the sessions, Lewis explained what was happening on the track.
“It was very windy,” the Briton said.
“It’s often windy here at Silverstone. I think the wind is what helps it become the best track in the world. It’s just the characteristics that you have, tailwind, crosswind, it’s pretty phenomenal.
“I don’t mind it, it definitely made it a little bit inconsistent but I think everyone was the same car-wise.
“We’re battling the same thing most of the time, it’s a tough car to drive. No matter what we do to set up and that, it continues to be a tough car to drive.
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“But I think on a single lap, I didn’t feel any improvement on tyres which shows that something is wrong.
“We’re missing something. And then on the long run, we didn’t seem to be too bad. That’s a positive at least.”
As for Mercedes’ chances in the race on Sunday, Lewis said he is hoping to somehow get to the podium.
“We’re not in the same race as the Bulls. They’re just too quick. I’m really hoping we can somehow get to the podium, it’s going to take a big push, for sure.
“But when there’s a will there’s a way, and definitely the fans have been phenomenal from yesterday already. It was such a huge turnout yesterday and today they’ve been awesome.
“I hope the weather stays good for us,” Hamilton concluded.
