Hamilton misses pole by a whisker but is not discouraged for the Grand Prix

His first pole position of the season, Lewis Hamilton almost ripped it off this Saturday near Singapore. Her Mercedes performing well on a drying track, the Englishman has long been in the running for 1^st place on the grid this Sunday before losing to Charles Leclerc for 0“054 only. A terrible disappointment for the Mercedes driver who keeps his head held high for the rest of the weekend.

« I was giving it my all, I was so close. I have tried everything, he admitted with a smile on his lips, conscious of the performance he had just achieved. These guys (Leclerc and Pérez) are still just as fast but I told myself that with a perfect lap which was very difficult to achieve it would perhaps do it for the 1^st place but I didn't have enough grip on my last lap. I'm still very happy to be on 2^e line and I am also grateful to the team who continues to push. We keep our heads down hoping that tomorrow (Sunday) be a better day."

Hamilton ready for the duel against Leclerc and Pérez

In difficulty three weeks ago near Monza where the W13 was unable to keep up with the pace of the Ferrari et Red Bull, or at least compete, Lewis Hamilton is more optimistic this time. Having come very close to the feat this Saturday, the seven-time world champion now plans to fight for victory this Sunday, having been chasing success since the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on December 5.

« We didn't know how close we would be this weekend but we knew the car was going to perform better than it did at Monza.He says. Bowing for this small margin is good. We stand and we will fight tomorrow. » An appointment has been made.

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