Lewis Hamilton Admits Ferrari Struggle After Austrian GP Qualifying

Lewis Hamilton admitted a lack of Ferrari performance after the Austrian GP qualifying.

He starts third on the grid, behind teammate Charles Leclerc and Mercedes' George Russell.

The qualifying session saw George Russell take pole with a 1m06.113s, while Charles Leclerc finished second, just 0.059 seconds ahead of Hamilton.

Hamilton's goal for Sunday is to maximize points for the team, trying to keep one of the Mercedes behind him.

The Ferrari pair will start ahead of Kimi Antonelli, who leads the Drivers' Championship by 41 points over Hamilton.

Hamilton needs to hold position while keeping the championship leader bottled up behind him.

The team has worked hard to bring a new floor to the car this weekend, which has closed the gap.

Hamilton's first run in Q3 wasn't spot-on, so he had a lot to recover.

But it's great to be up there, and hopefully, they are in the fight.

The qualifying performance itself was a meaningful step forward for Ferrari, who arrived in Austria with a lot of changes to their car.

Ferrari's new floor has made a difference, and Hamilton is hopeful they can challenge for a good result on Sunday.

The Austrian Grand Prix will be a challenging race for Hamilton, but he is determined to get the best possible result.

He will start third on the grid, and his strategy will be to try and keep the Mercedes behind him.

It won't be an easy task, but Hamilton is confident in his team's ability to get a good result.

The race is scheduled to take place on Sunday, and Hamilton will be looking to get as many points as possible.

He is currently second in the Drivers' Championship, 41 points behind Kimi Antonelli.

A good result on Sunday will be crucial in helping him close the gap.

Hamilton's teammate, Charles Leclerc, will start second on the grid, just ahead of Hamilton.

The two Ferrari drivers will be looking to work together to get the best possible result for the team.

The Mercedes team, led by George Russell, will be looking to dominate the race.

But Hamilton is hopeful that Ferrari can challenge for a good result, and he is determined to get the best possible finish.

The Austrian Grand Prix will be an exciting race, with several drivers in contention for a good result.

Hamilton will be looking to use his experience and skill to get the best possible finish, and he is confident in his team's ability to support him.

The race will be a challenging one, but Hamilton is ready for it.

He has been working hard to prepare, and he is determined to get a good result.

The Ferrari team has been working hard to improve their car, and they are hopeful that the new floor will make a difference.

Hamilton is confident that the team can get a good result, and he is looking forward to the challenge.

The Austrian Grand Prix will be a great race, with several drivers in contention for a good result.

Hamilton will be looking to use his skill and experience to get the best possible finish, and he is confident in his team's ability to support him.