Hamilton Banks on Montreal Rain to Challenge Mercedes in Canadian GP

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Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton qualified fifth at Montreal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. He missed the second row by under a tenth of a second but praised setup changes that boosted braking and stability. He believes a final lap could have placed him higher. Rain is forecast for race day, and Hamilton sees wet conditions as Ferrari’s best shot to close on Mercedes and McLaren. He also raised concerns about the new wet tyres under current regulations, calling for better blanket temperature management. Qualifying included a stewards’ investigation into an impeding claim against Hamilton. Mercedes drivers currently top the standings, with Hamilton fifth and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc third.

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