Thread: Lewis Hamilton: We have laid a good basis

Lewis Hamilton: We have laid a good basis

Mercedes managed to compensate for the failure of the first two days of testing in Jerez. On Thursday Nico Rosberg drove 148 laps, and for the first half of the day on Friday and another 59 passed Lewis Hamilton, commenting on the results of the tests in a group interview. . .

Question: How is the work on the machine?
Lewis Hamilton: Guys on base every day work in the wind tunnel, and we test kit for the first race of the season, which may have to give up now. Any found in the near future, the solution may not be used in Grand Prix Australia, but certainly will appear in the following. We have a good initial basis, this is a big step forward for Mercedes compared with the previous year.
Question: what kind of feeling you leave Jerez?
Lewis Hamilton: I think we have laid a good Foundation, now we need to continue working. I'm still going to ask the team to raise the level of clamping force and hope that the boys will continue to work hard at the base.
Question: it Seems that the W04 no problems with speed...
Lewis Hamilton: I wouldn't say that to reveal its potential easily. We succeeded on the first circle to achieve optimal performance tires, although last year the team had problems with it. Today, however, is quite warm.
It is a good start, but we need to work seriously to deal with the machine. I need to analyze huge amounts of data before completely understand it.
Question: Sebastian Vettel said that you will not become a serious problem in a significant loss of work time on the track. Do you agree?
Lewis Hamilton: I think you have covered a distance, of course, will play a role, because at that time, as the competitors will ride about 5000 miles, we pass only 4000 miles. However, we are making up for lost time: yesterday Niko drove almost 150 laps, so almost caught up with rivals who were passing by 80 laps per day. We try to use the time on the track.
Question: You are already comfortable in the car?
Lewis Hamilton Every range I better understand the behavior W04, draw conclusions after any change, any adjustment. All this takes time.
Question: you have already Got an idea of the balance of power?
Lewis Hamilton: I asked this question to the guys, but they don't know the answer. It is unknown how much fuel are rivals, so this is only speculation.
Question: What do you think about the result of Sebastian Vettel on the Hard tyres - 1:18. 565?
Lewis Hamilton: I don't know how it behaves this part, but for the last few days many have achieved decent results on Hard tyres. Red Bull Racing has always been fast, so no surprises there. To me it made no impression.
Question: have you been Able to achieve the results that you expected?
Lewis Hamilton: I think we are satisfied with the current level, so we can't ask for more. The team did a great job, increasing downforce. Now engineers need our Nico comments that to understand how you can improve the car and in what direction it should move. Do I need to modify the front or rear? Global whether it's a problem or need to change the behavior of the car on the edge of the turn? Over it we work.



Question: How was your first week of testing in Mercedes?
Lewis Hamilton: Excellent! I feel incredible support, on the days when I have problems, they are very worried, although still poorly know me! I build relationships with the team and I am glad that most guys are. They are in good shape, full of energy and ready to work.
Question: What are your plans for the tests in Barcelona?
Lewis HamiltonI think the following tests we will continue to work with the settings, in particular, with aerodynamic balance. Engineers try to gather maximum information. As for me, I just listen to the car, trying to understand how to treat.