Lewis Hamilton: “Save what I can”

If this time, Lewis Hamilton was not the only one Mercedes reached by a mechanical problem in Q3 (a fuel pressure problem as Mercedes quickly indicated), this new problem caused the Briton to lose a lot of time in his quest for pole position in qualifying in Monaco.

“It was a difficult qualification, comments the former pilot McLaren. I don't really know what to say at the moment. The good thing is that I went out to at least go for a ride. It wasn't as bad as some of the other races from that point of view, with the engine problems.

It’s a lesser evil to be third in the end. It is obvious that the possibility of pole was there. I'm going to do what I can in the race tomorrow to salvage what I can from today's result. »

Somewhat fatalistic, and visibly disappointed, Hamilton now turned to racing. “I don’t think there will be much room in the first corner anyway. This will be more of a long term game. It’s a long race, so I’ll try to do the best I can with the time I have. »

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