Lewis Hamilton was inspired by Ferrari’s efficiency on the F1 British Grand Prix regardless of not introducing any new upgrades at Silverstone.
Each Ferraris had been inside the highest three in second apply for the British GP.
Charles Leclerc was simply over 0.2s off Lando Norris’ prime time, with Hamilton an extra tenth off the tempo.
Hamilton instantly regarded snug behind the wheel of the SF-25.
The 40-year-old has a exceptional document at Silverstone over time, successful 9 instances.
Even throughout his tough remaining season with Mercedes, Hamilton took victory forward of Max Verstappen in an emotional return to the highest step of the rostrum.
Whereas Hamilton continues to be out-performed by teammate Leclerc, he feels he’s making progress.
“It was a very good day. Nice to see the gang, wonderful to be out on observe right here in a Ferrari at Silverstone,” Hamilton mentioned.
“It’s been fairly unimaginable and in addition with Crimson Bull and McLaren having an improve and for us to nonetheless be within the combine, on condition that they’ve had a step at present, is actually constructive.
“I’m progressing lots now with the automotive. Rather more snug realizing the place it must be. I feel by P2 we nonetheless weren’t the place we wanted to be, however we all know the modifications that we have to make for the subsequent session.”
Is Hamilton dreaming of a giant outcome?
If any driver can ship at Silverstone, it’s Lewis Hamilton.
He has 9 wins to his identify, with 14 podium finishes on the British GP.
Hamilton’s biggest F1 victory arguably got here in 2008, successful at Silverstone in treacherous circumstances by over a minute.
Hamilton admitted he’s dreaming of a landmark outcome as he searches for his first grand prix podium for Ferrari.
“I undoubtedly really feel like we are able to dream of getting a powerful weekend, for positive,” he added.
“Executing and placing all of it collectively and extracting it’s one other factor. I’ll put together as greatest I can to ensure we get the most effective outcome.
“I feel tomorrow there’s rain doubtlessly coming and in addition on Sunday as properly, we simply need to attempt our hardest to ensure we’re prepared for that.”
