Former Method One driver Anthony Davidson believes Lewis Hamilton’s physique language suggests he’s higher than what was proven on the timesheet in his second apply on the Singapore Grand Prix.
Hamilton completed tenth within the remaining class at FP2, greater than 0.7 seconds away from Oscar Piastri.
It was an ungainly session total, with two pink flag stops.
Hamilton was unable to finish the signature lap in his second apply on the finish of the session.
Charles Leclerc did it with softer tires, however he was solely the ninth quickest, simply above Hamilton.
After listening to Hamilton’s post-session interview, Davidson feels that Hamilton nonetheless feels “sounds very constructive,” suggesting there’s extra to come back from Ferrari in qualifying.
“I can learn quite a bit in his physique language and he wears his thoughts on his sleeves, as we all know.
“I am amazed that he sounds so constructive. I take positivity from Ferrari’s efforts and seeing what occurs tomorrow and Sunday.
“The automotive he is all the time wished to have round this truck. He definitely feels extra snug in that automotive backwards and forwards for him.
“He wants that luck to be by his facet now all weekend.”
Hamilton’s “Many Positives”
Lewis Hamilton has been steadily making progress since summer season holidays.
His deficit to Leclair has been down in current rounds as Hamilton is making an attempt to safe the primary podium of the season.
Lewis Hamilton
Wanting again on Friday in Singapore, Hamilton mentioned: “It was a superb day basically. I take pleasure in driving, and that is my first time driving a Ferrari on this truck.
“I’ve all the time questioned about this distinction for years, as a result of I see what it’s. It is the primary time I’ve felt it right now. It was constructive. Clearly, McLaren could be very quick.
“It is not simple to get a clear rap. I really feel like there’s a whole lot of constructive issues, a whole lot of studying from right now. I am more than happy with the progress constituted of session to session.”
Hamilton would not count on any main setup adjustments in a single day.
“As we speak, it looks like we have taken a step ahead,” he added.
“We really feel prefer it will not change in a single day, however in fact we’re making an attempt to enhance our setup. Please see if we will extract a little bit extra to get as shut as potential to McLarens.”
