Lewis Hamilton recommended “I’m definitely not fast anymore” after his newest disappointing qualifying efficiency left him seventh on the grid for Saturday afternoon’s Qatar GP Dash.
In a 12 months by which he has constantly been outperformed over a single lap by team-mate George Russell, who will begin the Dash at 2pm from the entrance row alongside Lando Norris, Hamilton suffered a contemporary setback at first of his penultimate weekend as a Mercedes driver earlier than his winter change to Ferrari.
“It was the same as every other qualifying, not that great,” mentioned Hamilton, who lapped 0.299s slower than second-placed Russell in SQ3 having trailed his compatriot in all three Dash Qualifying segments.
“I’m just slow. Same every weekend. The car felt relatively decent.
“No points. Probably not rather more to say.”
Hamilton is essentially the most profitable driver within the sport’s historical past and boasts a report 104 pole positions.
When put to him in his post-session interview with F1 that his qualifying issues couldn’t be about him, Hamilton replied: “Who knows? I’m definitely not fast anymore.”
Russell holds a 22-6 head-to-head benefit throughout the game’s two codecs this 12 months.
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George Russell mentioned it was ‘to this point so good’ after placing his Mercedes second on the grid for the Qatar Dash
Hamilton added that there are “not particularly” any positives to take however that Russell ought to be capable to combat for the win within the Dash and for pole once more in major qualifying, which takes place at 6pm on Saturday.
“The long run didn’t feel too bad,” added Hamilton.
“But, when you’re back where I am, it makes it almost impossible to compete for wins. But that’s the Sprint. I will do what I can [on Saturday].”
Sky Sports activities F1’s reside Qatar GP schedule
Saturday November 30
12.10pm: F1 Academy Qualifying
1pm: Qatar GP Dash build-up
2pm: QATAR GP SPRINT
3.30pm: Ted’s Dash Pocket book
4pm: F2 Dash Race
5.15pm: Qatar GP Qualifying build-up
6pm: QATAR GP QUALIFYING
8pm: F1 Academy: Race One
8.45pm: Ted’s Qualifying Pocket book
Sunday December 1
10.55am: F1 Academy Race Two
12.15pm: F2 Function Race
2.30pm: Grand Prix Sunday: Qatar GP build-up
4pm: THE QATAR GRAND PRIX
6pm: Chequered Flag: Qatar GP response
7pm: Ted’s Pocket book
System 1’s season-ending triple-header continues this weekend with the Qatar Grand Prix, reside on Sky Sports activities F1. Stream the ultimate two F1 races and extra with a NOW Sports activities Month Membership – No contract, cancel anytime
