Lewis Hamilton: “I didn’t expect this result going into the weekend”

Yes it's good Lewis Hamilton who accompanied the winner Max Verstappen et Carlos Sainz on the podium of the Canadian Grand Prix this Sunday. Yet not comfortable with the W13 of which he pointed out the lack of progress after the two practice sessions on Friday, the seven-time world champion put in a solid performance to finally taste Italian sparkling wine, successor to champagne on the box since 2021.

« It's extraordinary to get this 3^e place, exulted Lewis Hamilton as he got out of his car. It's been a difficult year so far, especially with the car but also as a team. But we remain vigilant and focused. We don't give up. It's something I'm very proud of. Thank you to everyone on the team who is here but also at the factory."

Still far from the leading group, Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes this time experienced a milder Sunday. If they are not at the level of Red Bull et Ferrari, the men of Toto wolff do not intend to give up.

« They're a little too fast for us at the moment but we're giving it our all and getting closer, continues Lewis Hamilton. We have to keep pushing to hope we can fight with them.

Our pace was particularly good, especially during the 2^e part of the race. We had worked a lot on the simulator but also here to find the right settings. Honestly, I'm ecstatic. I didn't expect this result going into the weekend. This is my 2^e podium of the season and it's quite special, especially here where I won my first Grand Prix victory (in 2007). » A satisfaction for the one who had not been seen on the box for 8 races.

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