Hamilton singles out 'very unusual factor' with W15 in Mexico

Talking additional with the written media, Hamilton stated: “It was prefer it flipped on its head [between FP3 and qualifying]. It’s a really unusual factor with the automobile. It will likely be fascinating to get a studying as a result of I’m clearly on the upgraded automobile, which must be faster. However I don’t suppose it’s.

“We’ve got three-wheeling and the journey top is shifting 15mm up and down and when it does that, it s***s the mattress principally.”

HIGHLIGHTS: Watch the motion from qualifying in Mexico as Sainz storms to pole after shock Q1 exits for Perez and Piastri

With Russell utilizing the old-spec automobile – which he was already utilizing earlier than his hefty accident throughout Friday’s second apply session – Hamilton is hoping Sunday’s race proves helpful by way of back-to-back comparisons.

“We’ll get numerous information tomorrow,” Hamilton stated. “I don’t suppose we are able to compete with the blokes forward. They’re simply too far. So simply see the way it goes. I simply wish to get to the top of the race this time, no less than.”