‘It’s about having enjoyable’ – Lewis Hamilton’s misfortune continues at Sao Paulo GP

Lewis Hamilton has vowed to “have some fun” as his run of misfortune continued on the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

Hamilton was eradicated in SQ2 after being pressured to again off on his last flying lap as a consequence of double-waved yellow flags.

The incident was attributable to Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc, who had spun within the center sector. 

It meant Hamilton was unable to enhance, leaving him set to begin the dash race from eleventh on the grid.

The seven-time world champion rued his dangerous luck in Mexico, after choosing up a 10-second time penalty.

Hamilton felt aggrieved, as Leclerc had gone unpunished for chopping throughout the observe on Lap 1 whereas staying forward. 

Max Verstappen additionally escaped sanction for his aggressive lunge on Hamilton at Turn 1.

Hamilton is presently underneath investigation in Brazil for driving too rapidly underneath double-waved yellow flags. 

If discovered responsible, he’ll obtain a grid penalty.

Reflecting on his early exit, Hamilton stated: “Yeah, it definitely didn’t help, but it’s not for the lack of trying. The team thought we were a lot faster than we are.

“We gave it everything and that’s ultimately what matters most, we were just not quick enough.”

Hamilton’s progress because the summer season break has been masked by misfortune or poor execution. As a outcome, he’s attempting to “enjoy” the ultimate few races, no matter his place on the grid.

“It’s hard to say that when you’re out in Q2,” he added. “We’re working hard and there’s not much more I can do. It is what it is.

“I am 11th now. I will just have to have some fun from there. At this point, it’s just about having fun because it’s not going well from my side, my year. I just have to enjoy it wherever I am.”

Ferrari “very slow” at Interlagos

Leclerc didn’t fare a lot better, securing eighth on the grid for the dash race. 

He conceded that Ferrari have been just too gradual at Interlagos.

“I am not happy. The car was very slow today,” he defined. “It didn’t feel that bad but we’re slow. We’ve got something to work on and to try and improve for tomorrow.

“Unfortunately, my lap in SQ3, the first one was pretty good. I had a rejected upshift in the last straight so it cost me a tenth and a half. It wouldn’t have been much better – maybe P7. A tough weekend so far.

“Nothing makes me think we are out of place in terms of setup. I will try something. Whether it’s going to be better or worse I am not sure.”