Lewis Hamilton has compared the fervent support of Ferrari’s Tifosi to the passionate Brazilian football fans. Despite the immense backing at Monza, Hamilton found himself apologizing to his team as Ferrari failed to challenge for pole position at their home Grand Prix.
Hamilton, serving a five-place grid penalty, was never in contention for pole and will start the race from the 10th position. Charles Leclerc, who decided against using Hamilton to tow him down the straights, secured the fourth fastest time.
Expressing regret over the radio for not contributing more, Hamilton acknowledged the progress made by his team, stating his satisfaction with their performance. He emphasized the need to continue working and improving.
Although Hamilton’s tenure with Ferrari has not yielded much success, the unwavering enthusiasm of the fans was evident as they cheered him on throughout the event. Hamilton expressed his gratitude for the experience, praising the energy and passion of the Italian fans.
Leclerc briefly led the timesheets in qualifying but was overtaken by Max Verstappen. Despite a strong first flying lap, Leclerc acknowledged the challenge of reclaiming the top spot and expressed contentment with his performance.
Reflecting on his victory at Monza last year from the fourth position on the grid, Leclerc acknowledged the increased difficulty this year. He remained hopeful but cautious about his chances of repeating last year’s success, noting the tough competition and clear strategies in place.
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