Nothing is impossible, says Hamilton of Monaco chances

Lewis Hamilton remains optimistic about his chances of winning the Monaco Grand Prix for Ferrari, even after qualifying in fourth place. The seven-time world champion acknowledged the difficulty of overtaking on the narrow street circuit but expressed hope for a strong start and favorable conditions, potentially including rain.

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You know how these races go. It's very, very difficult. I hope we can get a really good start and maybe apply some pressure. I probably need rain. But nothing's impossible.

Hamilton, who qualified just over two tenths of a second slower than pole-sitter Max Verstappen, noted that he won the Monaco Grand Prix from third on the grid in 2016. "Nothing's impossible," he stated, emphasizing his determination to challenge the front-runners. He also pointed out the challenges of the track, where cars can overheat due to the lack of airflow in procession-like racing.

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It is a shame that this race is normally a procession, in the sense of following one another. The car is overheating; the brakes are overheating with the way the track is.

Despite a challenging season with Ferrari so far, Hamilton expressed confidence in his current form and his relationship with the car and team. He has outperformed his teammate Charles Leclerc in qualifying for the second consecutive race. "It is all about confidence. I felt capable. I am in a really good place with the car, and I am in a good place with the team," Hamilton said, brushing off negative comments about his performance.

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But I'll try to get in there and hassle these two (Antonelli and Verstappen) as much as I can and force them into not making certain corners.

Teammate Charles Leclerc, who was on a potentially pole-setting lap, ended up hitting the barrier in the final moments of qualifying. Ferrari, seeking their first Grand Prix win since 2024, had shown strong pace in practice, leading to expectations that they could challenge Mercedes' dominance. However, the qualifying results suggest a tight battle ahead.

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It is all about confidence. I felt capable. I am in a really good place with the car, and I am in a good place with the team.