expressed optimism after achieving his best qualifying result of the season so far at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Starting from seventh on the grid in tomorrow’s race, the Mercedes driver believes the team is making significant progress with their W15 car.
Hamilton credited the team for their efforts in understanding and making adjustments to the car’s setup throughout the past week. He highlighted the benefits of maintaining a more consistent approach to setup adjustments during practice sessions, which allowed him to focus on driving and ultimately resulted in a more enjoyable experience behind the wheel.
While acknowledging that Mercedes has qualified higher in previous races this season, including George Russell’s third place in Bahrain, Hamilton emphasized that today’s result signifies a reduction in the gap to their rivals.
He noted that despite not bringing any updates to the car for this weekend, the team’s improved understanding of the W15 has contributed to their progress. Hamilton expressed confidence in the team’s development plan for the car, highlighting their ability to address specific areas for improvement and aiming to enhance performance in future races.
Overall, Hamilton remains positive about Mercedes’ trajectory, believing that the team is heading in the right direction with their development efforts and expressing optimism for a stronger performance in the upcoming races.
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