Hamilton is brimming with confidence

Lewis Hamilton set the best time of the day in Melbourne, setting a good time on a dry track during the second free practice session, before the rain started to fall. However, the track had to be capable of establishing good times. “ The track was really dirty this morning, says Hamilton. Everyone is usually waiting for other cars to clear the track! But I wanted to ride and have fun. »

At the end of three hours of driving, Lewis Hamilton is convinced that the MP4-25 is now ready to compete with the Red Bull RB6 and the Ferrari F10. ' I think we have made serious progress since our race in Bahrain. The feeling on a lap is better for us. This is what we have been working on since Bahrain. I am more confident. In qualifying we will be able to fight with those who were ahead two weeks ago »

After a first test session, McLaren made some adjustment modifications to the cars of Button and Hamilton, allowing a definite gain in performance. “ We saw the positive consequences of the changes made after the first session, confirms Hamilton. We are really confident. I feel really good in the car, which has good balance. I feel really good, I have a car which is undoubtedly the best I have ever had on this circuit so I am very confident. »