When asked about his confidence for the upcoming race, Hamilton candidly replied that he had none. He cited the challenging behavior of his car, which he had found difficult to handle since the second practice session. Despite feeling positive during the first practice session, he expressed uncertainty about the change in performance since then.
Given the limited overtaking opportunities on the compact and twisty Zandvoort circuit, Hamilton dismissed the possibility of achieving a fifth podium finish of the season during the Dutch Grand Prix. The combination of challenging track conditions and his starting position contributed to his pessimistic outlook for the race.
