Lewis Hamilton says he “felt really positive” in Japanese Grand Prix free practice sessions, and adds “great work has been done this past week” by the team.
Lewis says he “definitely” feels “more optimistic” about Mercedes’ 2024 car, but they “just need to work on making this car more consistent and easier to drive”.
Lewis says George Russell is “perfect” for Mercedes, and now they need to find a good match alongside him”, someone with “integrity”, “values” and “compassion”.