The free trials of Canadian GP satisfied the pilots of the Mercedes. Is Russell That Hamiltonfinished in second And seventh position at the end of the afternoon session, they had a lot of words about the girl’s behavior W15. The seven-time world champion especially, and this is unprecedented, found himself very comfortable with the car, on a track which in any case saw him as the absolute protagonist with seven victories, and feeling good regardless of Montrealperhaps it is easier for him to have positive considerations.
However, according to the historian of the last two and a half years, it is usually the younger of the two Britons who is an incurable optimist, while this time, perhaps burned by the past, George he seemed more cautious than his more experienced teammate. There is evidently an awareness of how Ferrari, Red Bull And McLaren are currently on another planet, but the variable weather can play in favor of Silver Arrows.
Also because there were some problems on the upper floors: Verstappen reported a problem with the energy recovery system (ERS) on a brand new power unit, while the McLaren I’m in the back with the two slightly confused drivers, but perhaps they simply didn’t get it right timing of use of rubber soft. The one that seems in better shape, once again, is La Ferrariwith a Leclerc in super shape with medium tyre.
Mercedes, Russell more cautious than usual
Give a reliable opinion on the Mercedes is undoubtedly complicated in this historical period, especially after two free practice sessions that were anything but linear like the ones we saw yesterday in Canada. The good feeling is that no one has learned much, or at least, that’s what they think Russellmore balanced than usual and without any great expectations for the continuation of weekend Of Montreal.
“It was difficult to learn something from these free practices – said the Englishman at the end of FP2 –. The conditions were constantly changing, lap after lap. Overall the car performed well, but we will only have more concrete answers on the comparison with the others tomorrow. However, there was a lot of confidence today, I’m comfortable with the car. In FP3 usually you focus on qualifying, but we will also have to test the race pace, and it will be necessary to be very clear about the changes we want to make before qualifying.”
Inevitably, as also stated by Russellthe schedule of all the teams was disrupted, and in the FP3 that we will see today, rain permitting, we will see compressed work and a lot of traffic on the track. Honestly, there’s a lot of curiosity, don’t worry Mercedesto understand where we are in the triello between Red Bull, Ferrari And McLarensomething we couldn’t see yesterday during the FP2.
Mercedes, Hamilton strangely at ease with the W15
As for the other Mercedeswe said it: Hamilton he had the urge to get out on the track and lap to gain confidence with the single-seater and create that rhythm which on this track comes from completing lap after lap, a bit like Monk. The conditions were however variable, between dry and intermediate, but this did not stop the seven-time world champion, quite the opposite in fact.
“I always wanted to get on the track, regardless of the conditions, and I was pleased to maximize the time available, that’s what’s needed on a track like this – Lewis said -. You have to create your own rhythm lap after lap, and then we also had to understand the variable weather conditions and the new asphalt.”
“The car was always strong, at all times, but I wasn’t able to complete my fastest lap. We’re doing well here, I had a lot of fun. Saturday has been more challenging for us lately, but I’m confident ahead of qualifying, the car reacts well to my controls, so overall the day was really good.”
We didn’t see a Hamilton so well taken for a long time, it was enough to watch it in the interview with F1 immediately after free practice while these words came out of his mouth. Perhaps he knows he has at his disposal, under certain conditions, a single-seater capable of giving him some satisfaction Montrealbut be careful, because the harsh and harsh reality could reveal itself in no time.
Author: Andrea Bovone
Images: Mercedes AMG F1 Team
