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Hamilton to use Ferrari team advantage to challenge Verstappen in Singapore
Lewis Hamilton will start the Singapore Grand Prix from third, with Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc in second and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen on pole.
Hamilton said his Ferrari lost rear grip during his final qualifying laps, costing him a chance to start closer to the front.
He described finding the car’s best balance as difficult as the track changed.
Red Bull teammate Isack Hadjar could not set a qualifying time after mechanical problems.
That leaves Ferrari with two cars near the front against Verstappen, and Hamilton hopes the team can use that advantage to pressure him.
Hamilton also said Red Bull has made progress with its car and engine.
The race is scheduled for Sunday, where Ferrari will try to challenge Verstappen for the win.
Max Verstappen took pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton qualifying third for Ferrari.
Hamilton said Ferrari could use its two cars near the front to pressure Verstappen in the race.
Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc qualified second, 0.054 seconds behind Verstappen.
Hamilton said a loss of rear grip in Q3 hurt his chance of starting on the front row.
Verstappen’s Red Bull teammate Isack Hadjar could not set a Q3 lap because of mechanical issues.
- Who
- Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari plan to challenge Max Verstappen and Red Bull.
- What
- Hamilton said Ferrari could work as a team to pressure Verstappen in the Singapore Grand Prix.
- When
- The race is scheduled for Sunday after qualifying on Saturday.
- Where
- Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore.
- Why
- Ferrari has two cars near the front, while Verstappen’s teammate Isack Hadjar could not set a Q3 lap.
Ferrari
Red Bull
Race strategy
Ferrari
Hamilton said Ferrari could work together to pressure Verstappen.
Red Bull
Verstappen took pole position, and Hamilton acknowledged Red Bull’s speed.
Car performance
Ferrari
Hamilton said Ferrari had a strong qualifying result despite his Q3 difficulties.
Red Bull
Hamilton said Red Bull had made major progress with its car and engine.
Verstappen secured pole position, Leclerc qualified second and Hamilton qualified third.
Isack Hadjar suffered mechanical issues and was unable to set a lap time.
The Singapore Grand Prix is scheduled to take place.
- Verstappen
- Pole position
- Charles Leclerc
- Second, 0.054 seconds behind Verstappen
- Lewis Hamilton
- Third, 0.123 seconds off the ultimate pace
- Isack Hadjar
- Unable to set a Q3 lap because of mechanical issues
- Circuit
- Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore
What people are saying
We could definitely, hopefully, work as a team tomorrow to try and hold on to Max and put them under pressure
I'm sure he's going to be fast, but hopefully together as a team, we can potentially, who knows, we'll see if we can get ahead of them.
Red Bull have done a fantastic job. You know, they've done a great job with their engine, but I think also with their car
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