Lewis Hamilton: “Everything was well connected today”

What to say ? That the Mercedes W11 is a rocket ready for takeoff each time it is launched by the engineers of the brand with the star? Yes, but behind the machine there is a Lewis Hamilton always at the top of his game when it comes to beating the clock.

New example this Saturday afternoon in Hungary, where the reigning world champion won his second pole of the season, to increase his total in the exercise to 90 units.

“Crazy, I have to pinch myself, proclaims the poleman as he gets out of the car. It’s humbling because I work with incredible people. Valtteri doesn't make it easy for me and you have to be perfect when it comes to completing a lap. Qualifications like these are one of the things I appreciate the most. »

The Briton really values ​​himself “connected” to its mount currently, Mercedes engineers having still found areas of improvement compared to 2019, such as with the famous Two-Axis Steering, which hit the headlines during winter testing.

“However, it is not on track, recalls Hamilton. It may seem like that compared to others. Everything was well connected today, and not very far from a rail »

With a Mercedes W11 far superior to the competition, Hamilton and Bottas should logically play for victory tomorrow, the Briton being able to get an 8th victory here in Hungary which would equal a record on a single track, Michael Schumacher having also won eight times in France.

“The distance to the first turn remains significant, recalls Hamilton. We'll have to do the work tonight, and do the right things at the start. The race is long, and we don't know what the weather will be like. I'll keep my head down. »