Hamilton says Ferrari 'just not quick enough' after challenging Suzuka Friday
Following Friday practice at Suzuka, Lewis Hamilton openly conceded Ferrari lacks the necessary pace, pinpointing a major straight-line speed deficit and balance issues. The team trails McLaren by nearly a second, setting up a critical overnight engineering push to find performance before qualifying.
Lewis Hamilton delivered a frank assessment of Ferrari's pace after Friday practice at the Japanese Grand Prix, stating the car is "just not quick enough" and nearly nine-tenths off the leading McLaren. The seven-time champion cited a significant straight-line speed deficit and tricky car balance as the team faces a night of setup work to become competitive for qualifying.
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