hamilton Tempers Expectations for Australian Grand Prix Qualifying
MELBOURNE, Australia—Lewis Hamilton is managing expectations for pole position at the Australian Grand Prix, citing his ongoing adjustment to his new Ferrari team.
Ferrari Debut: A Learning Curve for Hamilton
After a high-profile move from Mercedes, the seven-time champion is making his Ferrari race debut at Albert Park. While teammate Charles Leclerc topped the timesheets in the second practice session, Hamilton finished fifth and acknowledges he’s still adapting.
Hamilton: “Too Early” to Contend for Pole
Hamilton, who holds the record for the most pole positions (eight) at the Australian Grand Prix, stated, ”For me, it’s a little bit early as I continue to learn the car.” However, he added, “I’ll still give it everything I’ve got tomorrow and not put too much pressure on myself.”
Set-up Challenges in New Habitat
Hamilton highlighted the challenge of mastering the Ferrari set-up to maximize performance. “I’m still getting used to all the set-up changes, I don’t have them on call like I used to have at Mercedes as I had been there for so long,” he explained. He noted that while Leclerc benefits from his extensive experience with Ferrari, Hamilton is “slowly placing the pieces of the puzzle together.”
He described the practice sessions as a work in progress, stating “FP1 was a little bit messy, FP2 it was starting to look a bit better.”
What specific challenges is Lewis Hamilton facing in adapting to the Ferrari car’s set-up compared to his previous experience at Mercedes?
hamilton Tempers Expectations for Australian Grand Prix Qualifying
MELBOURNE, Australia—Lewis Hamilton is managing expectations for pole position at the Australian grand Prix, citing his ongoing adjustment to his new Ferrari team.
Ferrari debut: A Learning Curve for Hamilton
After a high-profile move from Mercedes, the seven-time champion is making his Ferrari race debut at Albert park. While teammate Charles Leclerc topped the timesheets in the second practice session, Hamilton finished fifth and acknowledges he’s still adapting.
Hamilton: “Too Early” to Contend for Pole
Hamilton, who holds the record for the most pole positions (eight) at the Australian Grand Prix, stated, ”For me, it’s a little bit early as I continue to learn the car.” However, he added, “I’ll still give it everything I’ve got tomorrow and not put too much pressure on myself.”
Set-up Challenges in New Habitat
Hamilton highlighted the challenge of mastering the Ferrari set-up to maximize performance. ”I’m still getting used to all the set-up changes, I don’t have them on call like I used to have at Mercedes as I had been there for so long,” he explained. He noted that while Leclerc benefits from his extensive experience with Ferrari, Hamilton is “slowly placing the pieces of the puzzle together.”
He described the practice sessions as a work in progress, stating “FP1 was a little bit messy, FP2 it was starting to look a bit better.”
Q&A: Hamilton’s Australian Grand Prix
Q: Why is Lewis Hamilton managing expectations for qualifying?
A: He’s adjusting to his new Ferrari team and car after leaving Mercedes.
Q: How did Hamilton perform in practice sessions at Albert Park?
A: He finished fifth in the second practice session, with the sessions described as a ‘work in progress.’
Q: What’s the biggest challenge Hamilton faces with Ferrari?
A: Mastering the car’s set-up. This is a stark contrast to his long tenure at Mercedes where he had established relationships.
Q: How does this compare to his teammate Charles Leclerc?
A: Leclerc, who topped the timesheets in practice, is more familiar with Ferrari’s intricacies.
Q: What’s Hamilton’s record at the australian Grand Prix?
A: He holds the record for the most pole positions, with eight.
Q: What can fans expect from Hamilton in qualifying?
A: While he’s not expecting to contend for pole position yet, Hamilton will still give it his all.
Follow the qualifying session to see if Hamilton’s progress continues and if he can build upon his practice sessions!
