Fuel strategy plays role for Hamilton, Kimi
The duo qualified behind their respective McLaren and Ferrari teammates at the Circuit de Catalunya on Saturday, but there are suggestions that differing fuel strategies have played a role in the formation of the top grid placings.
Referring to the Ferrari pair, McLaren-Mercedes' Norbert Haug said in an interview with the broadcaster RTL: "Felipe Massa did a super job, but it would surprise me if he is on the same strategy of Kimi Raikkonen."
McLaren's Hamilton, meanwhile, spent a lot of time at the top of the practice time sheets in Barcelona prior to the qualifying hour, but had to settle for fourth on the grid — the last of the 'big two' quartet.
He told the British broadcaster ITV: "We had a slightly different strategy than Fernando at least. I think we're in good shape for tomorrow.
"If you work it out, I was just as quick, if not maybe quicker. But we will see."