"Their pace was phenomenal in the last race but they have had a strong car all year. We will push hard to see if we can squeeze more out of the car but I foresee it will be very difficult to beat them this weekend." Thus the Mercedes world champion, Lewis Hamilton, in view of the Brazilian GP on Sunday, talks about the new challenge with the Red Bulls, in a weekend that also includes the sprint qualification.
"It is an opportunity - says the Englishman - but if they are faster it cannot change much. From tomorrow we will work to start well and immediately find the right balance of the car, since we will have only one hour of testing available. free ".
Hamilton glossed over the risk of a five-position penalty on the grid for engine changes that may be needed on his Mercedes, arguing that the logistical problems that plagued the team - delays in the arrival of cargoes left many teams short of equipment. - they do not yet allow forecasts to be made on the matter.