{"id":238483,"date":"2025-07-04T21:59:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T21:59:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/238483\/"},"modified":"2025-07-04T21:59:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T21:59:10","slug":"hamilton-says-ferrari-in-the-mix-after-impressive-practice-pace-at-british-gp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/238483\/","title":{"rendered":"Hamilton says Ferrari “in the mix” after impressive practice pace at British GP"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lewis Hamilton<\/a> says Ferrari<\/a> is \u201cin the mix\u201d at the Formula 1 British Grand Prix<\/a> after a competitive showing at Silverstone on Friday.<\/p>\n

Hamilton led the way in FP1<\/a> before taking third in Friday’s second practice session<\/a> behind Lando Norris<\/a> and Charles Leclerc<\/a>, as Ferrari looks to be McLaren’s closest rival both in qualifying laps and on long runs.<\/p>\n

It’s an encouraging start for the seven-time world champion, who is chasing an unprecedented 10th home win in Silverstone, after what has been a challenging start to his Ferrari stint that has often seen the Briton having to find different set-up solutions from Friday to Saturday.<\/p>\n

But on Friday Hamilton looked comfortable straight away, and afterwards he confirmed he feels strong from the off.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was a really good day,\u201d Hamilton said. \u201cGreat to see the crowd. Amazing to see, to be out on track in a Ferrari here at Silverstone. It’s been pretty incredible.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd also, with the Red Bull and McLaren<\/a> had an upgrade, so for us to be in the mix still, given that they’ve had a step today, it’s really positive.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Lewis <\/p>\n

Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari<\/p>\n

Photo by: Sam Bagnall \/ Sutton Images via Getty Images<\/p>\n

He later added: \u201cI definitely feel that we can dream of having a strong weekend. Executing and putting it all together and extracting it is another thing. But I think I’ll prepare myself the best I can to make sure we get the best result.\u201d<\/p>\n

When asked about the reasons behind his stronger Friday performance right out of the gate, he explained: \u201cI’m progressing a lot now with the car and I’m much more comfortable knowing where it needs to be.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think by FP2, we still weren’t where we needed to be. In FP2 I definitely struggled a little bit more, but we know the changes that we need to make for the next session.<\/p>\n

\u201cTomorrow there’s rain potentially coming and also on Sunday as well, so I’m just going to try my hardest to make sure we’re ready for that.\u201d<\/p>\n

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