Hamilton: We can get more out of the car.
On Thursday in Budapest, Lewis Hamilton discussed extending his contract with Fred Vasseur and the team's progress...
Lewis Hamilton: "I only found out yesterday that Ferrari extended Vasseur's contract. Great! I've been saying for a long time that that's the way to go. Fred invited me to the team, and I want to work with him.
Are Vasseur and Toto Wolff similar? No, they are completely different. But they are both real racers—that's what unites them. Toto understands well what conditions need to be created for everyone to give their best in their respective roles. In my case, he gave me the freedom to express myself as I want, and that has allowed me to become the best version of myself. I think Fred is very similar in this regard. I'm still trying to understand how Fred prefers to work, but I am completely confident in him, as I have said many times.
We are still working on the car. Last weekend, Charles did an excellent job and made it to the podium. While we are still behind McLaren in speed, we are gradually closing the gap. I hope this trend continues.
How do we expect to perform this weekend? I don't know. I don't expect us to win unexpectedly. The new suspension allowed us to make a step forward, but we need to find the right setup for it to work properly."
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