Lewis Hamilton: I hope that we are fast
Lewis Hamilton is hoping to carry his Friday speed into the weekend after Mercedes clocked the two fastest times in a "dull" practice session for the Japanese Grand Prix.
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Mercedes Pair Edge Max Verstappen In Wet Japanese GP Second Practice
George Russell and Lewis Hamilton made it a Mercedes one-two ahead of title-chasing Max Verstappen in a soggy second practice on Friday for the Japanese Grand Prix. Runaway Red Bull leader Verstappen can clinch his second straight world title on Sunday if he wins the race with the fastest lap, no matter what his rivals do. The Dutchman will also retain his crown if he wins and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, his nearest challenger, is third or lower. But Verstappen was beaten to the quickest time in the second practice session by the Mercedes pair, with Russell clocking a fastest lap of 1min 41.935sec.
Japanese GP: Lewis Hamilton struggling to predict weekend prospects despite strong FP2
Lewis Hamilton has said he’s not sure what sort of pace Mercedes are going to have in qualifying tomorrow at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Japanese Grand Prix: George Russell says Mercedes practice pace 'not representative' of actual speed
George Russell admits Mercedes’ second practice pace is “not representative” of what they expect at this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix as he led a one-two from team-mate Lewis Hamilton. Friday’s running in Suzuka was wet with Russell heading the way in FP2, but qualifying is set to be dry. Ad Mercedes have taken just one pole position this year, which happened at the Hungarian Grand Prix thanks to a sensational lap from Russell.
Mercedes pair Russell and Hamilton edge Verstappen in wet Japanese GP second practice
George Russell and Lewis Hamilton made it a Mercedes one-two ahead of title-chasing Max Verstappen in a soggy second practice on Friday for the Japanese Grand Prix.
Japanese Grand Prix: George Russell leads Lewis Hamilton in Mercedes one-two in second practice in Suzuka
George Russell led Lewis Hamilton in a Mercedes one-two in a wet second practice session for the Japanese Grand Prix. The high-speed Suzuka circuit and the harder tyre compounds were expected to play into Mercedes’ hands, although the conditions are likely to not be representative for the predicted dry weather for qualifying on Saturday. Ad Hamilton is looking for his first victory in 2022 to maintain his streak of winning a race in every season he’s competed in since making his Formula 1 debut in 2007.
Japanese GP: George Russell quickest in FP2
George Russell topped the timesheets in FP2 at the Japanese Grand Prix, with Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton in P2.
Williams boss throws Mick Schumacher a lifeline: He's 'definitely an option' for 2023
Williams Formula 1 team principal Jost Capito has revealed that Haas driver Mick Schumacher is "definitely an option" for them in 2023.