The second sprint attempt was much worse for Lewis Hamilton than the first. The champion lost three places and qualified for fifth place in the session. Although he will start the race fourth, this is not the position he was hoping for.
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Monza is a Mercedes track; the Silver Arrows raced through the track at an unbelievable speed all weekend. However, due to a quick maneuver by the McLarens behind him and a quick start by Verstappen, he lost his P2 position.
Throughout the race, Hamilton fought hard against Norris’ machine, but to no avail. The Briton was stuck behind the car – he just never found a way to move.
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Hamilton looked exhausted after the session. As he headed to the RV, Hamilton got a much-needed boost from a nearby fan. The fan continued to cheer: “It’s okay, Lewis, you still have tomorrow!” With the speed of the McLarens ahead of him, a good start could help Hamilton. Otherwise will he miss the podium?
Lewis Hamilton crushes to P5 position
Hamilton didn’t expect to spend his race staring at the back of a McLaren car. His unlikely competitor Lando Norris fought hard and held his lead. The reigning champions are looking ahead to the race on Sunday, but know that it will not be easy for him.
In a post-race interview, Hamilton said: “Unfortunately, it was impossible for me to overtake the McLarens.”
He agrees that the speed in the papaya cars came as an unpleasant surprise to him. The choice of tires and the strong track gave them the pace they needed.
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Formula 1 F1 – Italian Grand Prix – Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza, Italy – September 11, 2021 McLaren’s Lando Norris and Mercedes Lewis Hamilton during Sprint Qualifying REUTERS / Jennifer Lorenzini
Hamilton sounded discouraged by his position, and there wasn’t much that could be done to cheer him up. “I’ll do my best tomorrow.” It looks like it all comes down to strategy and a good start for Hamilton to win Sunday’s race.
A tough but fascinating race awaits us when the Italian GP rearranges the grid for an exciting competition on Sunday. With many different possible outcomes and a significant impact on the standings, the action begins again.
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