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After qualifying in P3 for the Belgian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton says he expects Mercedes’ car to have better pace in the race tomorrow.
The Belgian Grand Prix Qualifying was not what Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes wanted, but the Briton is carefully optimistic about his chances in the race tomorrow.
“I think there were people with different downforce levels and we tried to find the best compromise, the best balance for potential circumstances today and tomorrow, dry and wet,” Lewis said.
“So we hope we’re OK, we’ll see what the weather is like tomorrow — we’ll see how it works.
“I think our race pace should be a little bit stronger than our pace today. But it’s going to be a handful nevertheless, particularly if it’s in these conditions.”
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Hamilton goes on to say that he is sorry that McLaren’s Lando Norris wasn’t able to participate in Q3, due to his big crash, even thought he says the young Briton could have ‘squeezed him out’.
“In Q3 I think my first lap was OK, but just difficult for everyone. Happy that Lando is OK — he was looking incredibly quick.
“He probably would’ve been up here with us, or maybe even squeezing me out — he had great pace today. Hopefully he gets back on the road tomorrow.
“Just a tricky session for everyone with the rain, more intense in different parts of the circuit. A real struggle, I would say, for us with our car today.
“You’ve seen with Valtteri as well, the car was a bit of a handful today,” concluded the seven-time champion.
