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Lewis Hamilton is enjoying his first race in Italy as a Ferrari driver, even if their car is badly underperforming. “It’s such an honour to be here, I’m filming everything because it’s the first time seeing everyone here,” Hamilton said. “I really want to give [the fans]. the best race possible today. This is like nothing I’ve ever experienced, so I will take that energy and keep pushing. We never give up and we’re going to get there.”
Ollie Bearman is the back marker on the grid, but Haas have asked the FIA for written clarification of the decision that saw their driver just miss out on a place in Q2. Bearman had his fastest lap deleted when he crossed the line a fraction after the first qualifying session was stopped due to Franco Colapinto’s heavy crash.
