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Hamilton Aims to 'Step Up' After Belgian GP Crash
21 Jul
Summary
- Hamilton aims to improve focus after a practice crash at the Belgian Grand Prix.
- Ferrari shows strong form on high-speed tracks, expected to perform well in Hungary.
- Hamilton seeks to close the 45-point gap to championship leader Antonelli.
Lewis Hamilton has stated he must "step it up" for the Hungarian Grand Prix, acknowledging that his Belgian Grand Prix weekend was compromised by a crash during final practice. This incident required extensive repairs and impacted his performance.
He finished fourth at Spa-Francorchamps, feeling a win could have been possible without the crash. His teammate Charles Leclerc has now outqualified and finished ahead of Hamilton for two consecutive races.
Ferrari's recent form, particularly on high-speed circuits like Silverstone and Spa, has been more competitive than anticipated relative to Mercedes. This suggests they could be strong contenders at the Hungaroring, which plays to their car's cornering strengths.
Hamilton expressed encouragement from the team's performance improvements and ongoing car development, but stressed the need for greater personal focus. He also moved back to second in the Drivers' Championship after an incident involving George Russell.
Meanwhile, Leclerc is encouraged by his recent upturn in form but cautious about declaring a complete breakthrough, citing ongoing challenges with adapting his driving style to the current cars.
