Asked as to the distractions this week, with speculation linking him with a
move to Mercedes, Hamilton was dismissive.
“I haven’t had any distractions this weekend, so it’s been quite positive,
enjoying the support of my family and friends,” added Hamilton.
Button, winner six days ago in Spa, echoed Hamilton’s sentiments with regard
to the front row as he said: “It’s great for us. The last few races shows
our strength.
“But even being on the front row it’s not going to be an easy race, but it’s
the best place to be.”
Massa, meanwhile, had no answer as to what went wrong with team-mate Alonso as
he said: “I think he had a problem in Q3.
“I don’t know what, but I’m happy with the lap I did. I always took care of
the tow, but then on my last lap I was out of the tow and I did my best
lap.”
Remarkably, for the first time this year, Felipe Massa managed to out-qualify
Ferrari team-mate and championship leader Fernando Alonso who starts a lowly
10th.