“We didn’t anticipate to be competing with the McLarens or the Crimson Bulls at this level within the season, you recognize, with how we began off, so for us to now have closed up and be… It’s going to be one hell of a second half of the season, for positive.”
As for whether or not his and the staff’s current kind may flip right into a shock 2024 title problem, forward of Hamilton’s transfer to Ferrari, the British and Belgian Grand Prix winner countered: “No. It could be excessive hopes.
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“However, I imply, if we are able to proceed this type of efficiency as we’ve had the previous few races, which has been incredible… I feel if we are able to begin our weekends off just a little bit higher, hopefully we are able to proceed.
“I feel, clearly, the McLaren was very sturdy [in Belgium], we have been only a bit additional forward early on [in the race], however yeah, we’ve simply received to maintain pushing.”
Hamilton’s staff mate, George Russell, who misplaced victory at Spa-Francorchamps when his automotive was discovered to be underweight, reckons the tight battles on the entrance additionally bode nicely for a multi-team title combat subsequent yr.
