Hamilton suspects he could have fought for win had he started on slicks | Formula 1

Lewis Hamilton expressed that he might have contended for victory at the Sepang Grand Prix if he had started on slick tyres. He qualified second, sharing the front row with Max Verstappen, and felt confident about his chances during the race weekend.

Hamilton mentioned that he and his engineers worked late into the night preparing for the race and believed it was a good opportunity to challenge Verstappen. However, the race faced delays due to rain and a software problem, impacting the start.