Lewis Hamilton is cautiously optimistic over the performance of his new Mercedes car having finally managed to achieve some meaningful running on the final day of Formula One’s opening test in Barcelona.
The four-times world champion, who will begin the defence of his title in Australia on 25 March, completed 69 laps and set the fastest time of the week.
Because of the very cold and wet weather over the previous three days, including Wednesday being written off due to snow, Hamilton had completed only 25 laps and those with a low track temperature that prevented the car being pushed to its limit.
On Thursday afternoon, with the track reaching over 25C, the British driver was able to genuinely ascertain a feel for how his new ride, the WO9, is performing.
“I was really happy to get out, great to get on it,” he said. “To get a feel for the new car and so far it is positive. I’ve only had 60 laps but it definitely feels like a better car than last year.”
Source : theguardian
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