Hamilton Hopeful Ferrari Can Close Gap After Larger-Than-Expected Deficit in Belgian GP Practice
Lewis Hamilton expressed hope that Ferrari can reduce their deficit to rivals during the Belgian Grand Prix weekend, despite admitting the gap in Friday practice was 'bigger than anticipated'. Hamilton finished close to Red Bull's Max Verstappen in first practice but was seven-tenths behind Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli in second practice. Antonelli leads the championship standings, with Hamilton third. Hamilton noted Ferrari needs to improve in the middle sector. Verstappen, who topped FP1 but was third in FP2, said Red Bull's balance was good but unsure of further pace. McLaren's Lando Norris, second in FP2, faces a 10-place grid penalty. The article includes driver reactions and analysis of team performances at Spa-Francorchamps.
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Hamilton Hopeful Ferrari Can Close Gap After Larger-Than-Expected Deficit in Belgian GP Practice
Lewis Hamilton expressed hope that Ferrari can reduce their deficit to rivals during the Belgian Grand Prix weekend, despite admitting the gap in Friday practice was 'bigger than anticipated'. Hamilton finished close to Red Bull's Max Verstappen in first practice but was seven-tenths behind Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli in second practice. Antonelli leads the championship standings, with Hamilton third. Hamilton noted Ferrari needs to improve in the middle sector. Verstappen, who topped FP1 but was third in FP2, said Red Bull's balance was good but unsure of further pace. McLaren's Lando Norris, second in FP2, faces a 10-place grid penalty. The article includes driver reactions and analysis of team performances at Spa-Francorchamps.