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MONACO -- Although Lewis Hamilton qualified in second place for the Monaco Grand Prix, the former world champion still feels some way off being able to compete for victory in Sundays race. Hamilton has 21 GP wins to his name -- compared to just one for his new teammate Nico Rosberg -- but the Briton has been beaten by the German in qualifying for three consecutive Formula One races. "This weekend was one of the toughest for me so far," Hamilton said after finishing behind Rosberg in qualifying. "Its a general feeling to do with me. Its difficult to really explain it. Ive just not been on it all weekend. Its not through not being focused or not being centred or anything like that, its just (feeling) uncomfortable in the car." Hamiltons season started brightly enough, with two third-place finishes in the first three races, but he finished 12th in Barcelona two weeks ago and was off the pace before that in Bahrain, where he crossed the line in fifth spot. In Barcelona two weeks ago, the 28-year-old driver started from second on the grid only to roll in a crushing full lap behind race winner Fernando Alonsos Ferrari. "Particularly in the last couple (of races) I did pretty poor," Hamilton said. "Its been like (this) since the first race. Even winter testing I was struggling." Hamilton, who won the title in 2008, acknowledges that the pre-season switch from McLaren to Mercedes has taken him out of his comfort zone more than he expected. "The set up I have on the car, in terms of brake, cylinders, is a lot different obviously to what I experienced before where I was very, very comfortable. Id been used to it and it was always the same," he said. "I had 100 per cent confidence in the car (at McLaren), particularly (on) this track where you need 100 per cent confidence in the car." Hamilton adds that his confidence has been slightly affected, such as being unsure of when to brake, and that he still cant get enough temperature in the tires. Mercedes shortcomings have been exposed in races, and what the car has in speed it lacks in durability. "It worked well in the past, its just that Ive been struggling with getting that confidence," Hamilton said. Its not that Hamilton has never been beaten by a teammate in qualifying, but in the past he raced alongside former world champions -- such as Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button. Rosberg has never finished higher than seventh overall. "Ive been very fortunate to have had lots of experiences in the past, obviously when I was with Fernando, with Jenson," Hamilton said. "Ive had plenty of times where I was out-qualified. It doesnt make me doubt my abilities or anything like that, just got to work harder." Rosberg has a best of fourth place this season at the Malaysian GP, so getting ahead of Hamilton in qualifying almost feels like a victory in itself. "I know that Lewis is one of the best out there, so it was going to be a massive challenge to beat him around here," Rosberg said. 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Three suicide bombers blew themselves up outside the Stade de France, killing a bystander, while France played Germany in a friendly match.Ahead of Sundays game at the same venue, the symbolism has not been lost on a France team that is doing its level best to bring a measure of happiness to a country still mourning its dead.Weve obviously been through some difficult times with regards to this dramatic event, France captain Lloris said Saturday at a pre-match news conference.The fact that we have managed to respond on the pitch gives us a bit more pride. Feeling all of the French public behind us, feeling the joy shared between the players and the fans strengthens our bond.After a halting start to the tournament, France has gained in confidence, routing Iceland 5-2 in the quarterfinals and then beating World Cup winner Germany 2-0 in the semifinals. The national fervor, slow at first, has picked up in tandem with Frances improved form.Now there is a genuine sense of belief -- among fans and players -- that France can win its first trophy since Euro 2000 and a fourth major tournament title.And it couldnt come at a better time.The French needed an escape, through this competition, Lloris said. And sport has this ability to bring people together. We can see it very clearly, because were experiencing it together.There is one step to go, probably the hardest. BBut its worth finishing on your knees for.ddddddddddddFrances captain calls Euro 2016 a great human adventure, one where the fans have fallen definitively back in love with the team -- something which appeared impossible only a few years ago.Weve shown many values, especially in terms of teamwork. We can really talk about having a team now, he said. We have the chance to become a part of French (football) history and its a unique chance.Playing in his fourth consecutive major tournament, Lloris is one of a handful of players remaining from Frances shambolic 2010 World Cup campaign in South Africa.Back then, players shocked a nation by going on strike in training as a show of protest after striker Nicolas Anelka was sent home for insulting then-coach Raymond Domenech.When they returned home, the fallout was enormous and the players were loathed by the French public, who viewed them as irresponsible and selfish spoiled brats, and they were lambasted by politicians.We went through a crisis in French football, Lloris acknowledged. But we managed to rise back up, climb up the hill again.Defender Bacary Sagna, who is set to start against Portugal on Sunday, was also part of that campaign. Like his teammates, he welcomes the turnaround in the squads standing with the home fans.Having once condemned its football team, the nation now seems to be depending on it.Its magical to play a final in your own country. I want to see people smiling tomorrow night, Sagna said. I want to show the Portuguese that were here. I want to show the whole of France that we want to fight for them. ' ' '