Hamilton has not yet found the right formula

Author of pole position last year, Lewis Hamilton saw Nico Rosberg improve this 2015 benchmark time from the outset this morning. If the German dominated both sessions, the Briton did not remain completely satisfied with his day.

“I can't find the right feeling, Hamilton told the media, and was quoted by Sky Sports. It's just in me. I have to go on the attack again tomorrow and see if I can find the time I'm missing, because as far as the car is concerned, everything is going well. I know where the time is to be gained. »

The world champion was able to take advantage of the rain stopping in FP2 to get closer to his teammate, failing by just 2 thousandths in EL19, thus finding reasons to hope for tomorrow. “I was able to rack up some laps on the ultra-soft tire before the end of the session to get an idea of ​​the balance and performance. We had no problems today, which is definitely positive, and there is definitely more to come. So, I'm really looking forward to tomorrow. »

The Briton began his weekend having fitted his fifth turbo and fifth MGU-H for the Spielberg weekend, a situation which could lead to penalties in future races if a sixth element is used.

Beaten twice in 2014 and 2015 by his German teammate on this track, Lewis Hamilton is still looking for his first success on the Red Bull ring.