European GP: Post Qualifying Interview With Lewis Hamilton

European GP: Post Qualifying Interview With Lewis Hamilton

European GP: Post Qualifying Interview With Lewis Hamilton

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Question: Lewis, you will start from third on the grid. How do you feel?

Lewis Hamilton: Quite happy. This is a good fresh start. In my position I just want to finish - I would be more than happy about that. The team did a great job and I am very thankful for what they are doing. I think from that position we could win tomorrow, depending on the strategy. Our race pace has been very good over the last few races as Jenson (Button) has proved, so let’s see how it goes.

Question: After the disappointments of Monaco and Montreal you must be very motivated…

Lewis Hamilton: You bet I am. After some difficult races it is a good feeling coming here, and being quite solid. Third is not a bad position to start from - not at all.

Question: So you could win this race? How would you go about doing that?

Lewis Hamilton: I am going to figure that out tonight. To be honest after Practice Three I thought I would be a little bit further back, so now is the time to look into strategy to try to capitalize on different situations. A good start will be key, and then I’ll need to find the right rhythm. And of course luck needs to be on my side.

Question: Do you need luck to beat the Red Bulls?

Lewis Hamilton: Well, I think people make their own luck - and yes, it would be great if a little bit could be with me tomorrow. On the other hand I have had plenty of luck in my life, so sometimes it can happen that you run out of it. Let’s wait and see.

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