Hamilton refuses to rule out Brazilian GP win despite back-of-grid start
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Lewis Hamilton has insisted he will try to win the Brazilian Grand Prix despite starting from the back of the grid, while warning that overtaking could prove particularly difficult at Interlagos with the current generation of Formula 1 cars.
The Ferrari driver showed competitive pace during a rain-affected qualifying session at Interlagos, but already knew he would be starting from the back of the grid due to a penalty.
Hamilton completed just one timed lap in Q2, enough to ensure he would line up ahead of Max Verstappen, who opted not to set a time.
When asked about his plan for Sunday's Grand Prix, Hamilton offered a straightforward response: "I don't have one. Try to win somehow," he said.
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Hamilton warns overtaking could be extremely difficult in Brazil
Hamilton also addressed concerns about overtaking at Interlagos, agreeing with Max Verstappen that the characteristics of the current cars could make progressing through the field particularly challenging.
The Briton compared the current regulations with the previous generation of cars, highlighting the difference between the former DRS system and the active aerodynamics now available to drivers.
"Back then we had obviously very long straight, and if you got close, you had the DRS, and maybe a car wouldn't have it. Because right now, everyone just opened up the wings."
Hamilton finally expressed his enjoyment of driving in the rain after a session repeatedly interrupted by poor track conditions: "I love the rain. It's been fun. But it's pretty tricky," he explained.
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Hamilton will not be alone in his fight through the field on Sunday, with fellow multiple world champion Max Verstappen also starting from the back of the grid. The two Formula 1 greats will both be looking to mount a comeback at Interlagos.
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