Lewis Hamilton has said that the high temperatures at the German Grand Prix are making it “very demanding”.

The four-time World Champion came a close second to a different Red Bull in both of Friday’s practice sessions at the Hockenheimring.

Daniel Ricciardo topped FP1, while Max Verstappen headed up FP2. Hamilton was just 0.004s and 0.026s behind, respectively, on the 73-second lap.

The Brit said that the conditions were making it tough for the drivers, though.

“The weather is amazing: it’s very hot, which makes it very demanding and physical in the car,” Hamilton said.

Despite the hot temperatures in Germany, the £40million-a-year man said that the Mercedes felt good, but they needed to practice their getaways.