Lewis Hamilton: “How difficult today was!” – Formula 1



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The British Mercedes driver took pole position for the Portuguese Grand Prix

This Saturday Lewis Hamilton achieved the 97th pole position of his career after being faster in ranking for the Formula 1 Portuguese Grand Prix. The Briton, from Mercedes, made the fastest lap on the Portimão track in 1 minute, 16 seconds and 652 thousandths and, at the end of the session, admitted that he had great difficulties to overcome to your partner. Valtteri Bottas.

“I can’t even say how difficult it was today! I saw Valtteri get through every session and I have been trying to find the best time. I chose to do three laps to get a chance to beat his time,” said Hamilton.

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Valtteri Bottas“I should have done two timed laps as well. It would have been nice to start on the clean side of the track, but we’ll see what we can do from second place onwards.”

Max verstappen

“I’m happy with third place, the lap was pretty decent. We are not far behind. The start will be important. We will prepare for the race and see how it goes from there.”

by Record



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