News Details
Lewis Hamilton blames 'over-egging' second sector for lost pole
Lewis Hamilton has blamed his over aggressiveness in the second sector for missing out on pole position for the Russian Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver was just 0.004 seconds shy of team-mate Valtteri Bottas – who went on to take the pole – following their first runs, but on Hamilton's second attempt he found himself three-tenths up in the first sector, but continued to push to find time before he ran wide and abandoned his lap. Hamilton says he 'over-egged' the second sector which caused him to take to the run-off where he backed off immediately. 'Big congratulations to Valtteri, he did a great job in Q3. It’s been a really good weekend so far, honestly,' said the...
Full Story »
Full Story »
7y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Sebastian Vettel surprised by Ferrari's one-lap deficit
Sebastian Vettel says he was “surprised” by Ferrari’s...
7y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Lewis Hamilton moves clear in Russian GP FP3
Lewis Hamilton again led a Mercedes 1-2, with title rival Sebastian...
7y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Hamilton rues ‘over-egging’ final Q3 lap in Sochi
Lewis Hamilton was quick to praise Mercedes Formula 1 teammate Valtteri...
7y ago from Crash.net
Valtteri Bottas on pole in Russian Grand Prix 1-2 for...
Valtteri Bottas will start on pole position for the 2018 Russian Grand...
7y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Carlos Ezpeleta: 'We are in hurry to lay foundations...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
How Jorge Lorenzo is pushing Maverick Vinales beyond...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Ducati will continue racing its unbeatable 2024 engine...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Joan Mir: ‘Everyone cannot sleep’ because of 2027...
Joan Mir suggested that rumours about the 2027 MotoGP rider market are...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Understanding IndyCar's new deal with Chevrolet and...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Honda confirms early discussions for 2028 factory...
Honda, one of two engine manufacturers that supply IndyCar, has confirmed...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Romain Grosjean returns to IndyCar with full time seat...
Dale Coyne Racing has made public its plans for the 2026 IndyCar season,...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Romain Grosjean returns to IndyCar, signs with Dale...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Hyundai “realistic and optimistic” in mission to...
No description available...
12h ago from Motorsport.com
Oliver Solberg “didn’t deserve more than P4”...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Elfyn Evans wins Swedish showdown
Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin clinched victory on Rally Sweden which ended...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
WRC Sweden: Elfyn Evans storms to victory as Toyota...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Arsenal Prediction and...
Wolverhampton Wanderers will host Arsenal at the Molineux on Wednesday in...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Player ratings: Arsenal 4-0 Wigan
Arsenal advanced to the last 16 of the FA Cup with a convincing win over...
1h ago from FreshArsenal.com
Report: Arsenal target versatile Spanish defender who...
Arsenal’s summer recruitment drive is already taking shape, and one of...
9h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsecast Extra Episode 681 – 16.02.2026
Welcome to another Arsecast Extra, the Arsenal podcast, with myself and...
10h ago from Arseblog.com
Comments
Hottest News
Aston Martin make radical choice ahead of second Bahrain F1...
F1 testing resumes this week from the Bahrain... Read More »
5h ago from RacingNews365.com
Breaking: Red Bull chief designer steps down on eve of F1...
Red Bull has confirmed the departure of its chief... Read More »
3h ago from RacingNews365.com
Oscar Piastri makes major F1 change as Mark Webber ‘steps...
McLaren F1 star Oscar Piastri has reportedly made... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
