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.
F1 budget cap: Christian Horner suggests row has ‘designed to be a bit of a distraction’ ahead of Max Verstappen title
Christian Horner has suggested Formula 1’s budget cap row has been “designed to be a bit of a distraction” for Max Verstappen’s expected second title. Last week, reports claimed two teams went over the limit of the $145 million budget cap with Red Bull and Aston Marin allegedly breaking the rules. Ad Lewis Hamilton says the outcome of last year’s championship would have been different if Mercedes spent “300,000 more” on car developments.
Lewis Hamilton contract: ‘I plan on staying longer’ – Mercedes star says he won't retire from F1 'any time soon'
Lewis Hamilton says he plans on “staying longer” in Formula 1, hinting he will sign a new contract and won’t retire from the sport any time soon. Hamilton’s current deal, which he signed in February last 2021, expires at the end of next year. Ad The seven-time world champion will be 38 years old in January, but has seen Fernando Alonso still be competitive in F1 into his forties, with Hamilton himself showing no signs of slowing down despite not being in title contention this season.
What Max Verstappen needs to do to win the Formula 1 title at Japanese Grand Prix
While wrapping up the 2022 Formula 1 title in Singapore was always going to be tough, Max Verstappen has a much better chance of sealing the deal in Japan.