1996 F1 World Champion Damon Hill considers Ferrari’s efficiency on the Belgian Grand Prix to be “encouragement” after introducing the most recent upgrades.
Ferrari has launched a brand new rear suspension improve for racing at Spa Franco Champ.
Charles Leclerc took the rostrum for the fifth time, hitting Max Verstappen in third place on Sunday.
It was a shock as Leclerc clearly completed the delays of the main trio within the dash race.
Talking in regards to the BBC’s Checkered Flag Podcast, Hill felt that the Ferrari improve had a “clear” impact.
“I believe so. I believe that is encouraging,” Hill stated. “They made some adjustments so that they did not assume Lewis made a distinction, they did one thing on the rear suspension.
“Clearly the Ferrari has gotten a bit of higher. That is third qualifying and doubtless inspired them previously, but it surely’s a really tough automotive. You’ll be able to say.
“You are going to spend cash on Max. He did an incredible job with the Ferrari. He was ready to make use of that automotive to go forward of Max.”
Hamilton’s final tempo is unknown
It was a tougher weekend for Lewis Hamilton, on the opposite facet of the Ferrari Storage.
The seven-time world champion did not advance past Q1 in both qualifying session.
Nevertheless, when switching to intermediates in a well timed method, Hamilton was the seventh driving the order.
Williams’ Alex Albon surpassed the seventh Hamilton advance.
Nonetheless, it was a robust restoration drive by Hamilton, ranging from the pit lane.
“Lewis, I believe if he will get into the ditch with that, he can do one thing with that automotive,” Hill added. “He was a disgrace, so he did not undergo the third quarter. We by no means actually noticed his final tempo.
“However Charles was capable of go forward of Purple Bull, which is Purple Bull with an improve as Max Verstappen is driving on the spa.”
