Lewis Hamilton had high expectations from the Interlagos track. Hamilton has a solid track record in Brazil, which is also considered his second home. Therefore, the Briton was betting on the latest W15 specifications to turn things around. Sadly, the struggles continued as there was no change in his fortune. From start to end, the Brazil weekend was filled with misery and setbacks for the seven-time world champion. For a racer who has triumphed in the Brazilian GP three times, the W15’s lack of pace was deeply concerning. It all started with Sprint Qualifying, where he failed to enter the SQ3. Amid heavy downpours during the Saturday qualifying, Hamilton pushed the car to its limit, only to get P15. On Sunday’s main race, Hamilton again tried his best to squeeze out the performance. But finished at P10, scoring a sole point.
The outcome is hardly surprising, as it has been a narrative for the Silver Arrows over the past two years. The technical and aerodynamical woes have been a nightmare for the German Marque. This was also the reason behind Hamilton’s move to Ferrari. However, with only three rounds left in 2024, the 39-year-old racer is considering an early holiday after a tumultuous weekend.
Frustrated Lewis Hamilton Seeks Accountability From Mercedes After A Dismal 2024 Season
Lewis Hamilton seems exasperated with Mercedes’s struggles and is not willing to fix anything. During an interaction with Sky Sports, Hamilton expressed his frustration, claiming the car was too slow. He further explained that the W15 is like a plank of wood with no suspension, resulting in excessive bouncing. Consequently, the bouncy car cuts the power, making it stiff around the corners. Therefore, Hamilton declared the Brazilian GP his worst ride ever with Mercedes. Hence, he is ready to take an early holiday following a disappointing race.
Moroever, in another interview, Hamilton sought accountability from the Silver Arrows. The second half of the season has been a complete flop show for the seven-time world champion. This turbulence has had a deeper impact on Hamilton, who is set to join Ferrari in the upcoming season. The Briton expressed that it is “devastating” to endure so many underwhelming results. Therefore, both he and the team must take responsibility and work to find the issue.
Hamilton Offers A ‘Million Dollars’ To Unravel W15’s Struggles
The Briton admits that he is doing everything possible to extract performance from a limping W15. However, he made a sarcastic remark, suggesting that W15’s struggles remain a million-dollar question. The car has consistently struggled on bumpy and humid tracks. Despite a slight revival in Silverstone, the team failed to capitalize on the lead. Therefore, Hamilton is ready to offer a ‘million dollar’ to anyone who could fix the W15’s struggles.
