Ferrari upgrade a step but not all we need - Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton says an upgraded Ferrari engine for this weekend's Italian Grand Prix is a "step forward but not the whole amount we need".
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"This is a step forward. It is not the whole amount we need but we knew that was the case. I strongly believe we have what it takes to win."
— Lewis Hamilton , Athlete
"I am very much looking forward to this weekend despite starting from the back."
— Kimi Antonelli , Athlete
Key People
Charles Leclerc is a Monegasque racing driver competing in Formula 1 for Ferrari.
George Russell is a British Formula 1 racing driver currently racing for Mercedes.
Kimi Antonelli is an Italian Formula 1 racing driver competing for Mercedes.
Lewis Hamilton is a British racing driver and a multiple-time Formula 1 World Champion.
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Lewis Hamilton says an upgraded Ferrari engine for this weekend's Italian Grand Prix is a "step forward but not the whole amount we need".
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