How do you think the 2022 season went for Mercedes? WORST? Bad, a reality check? Or just a weak W13? Well, the Mercedes star, who lost his dignity with the 2022 season, Lewis Hamilton thinks it was just “resilient”. The driver and the team both got huge wounds through last year, and Mercedes broke their eight constructors winning streak. On the other hand, Lewis Hamilton broke his record of passing a season with at least one win since when he started participating in Formula One. all because of the new technical regulations implemented last for the first time that Mercedes failed to adjust to and built a weak W13.
However, even after rounding off the 2022 season with just one win of the newcomer George Russell and seeing its rival team Red Bull dominating like the king, Mercedes is not at all pessimist about the future. Instead, they are now seeking VENGEANCE. The team has assured that a strong comeback is paving the way for Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, as the winter break will be utilized well in developing a much stronger W14.
“Once, I Was Like, God I Can’t Win This Car”, Said Lewis Hamilton About The 2022 Dreadful Season
It is really good to know what the seven-time world champion recently spoke about the 2022 season as he is optimistic. Speaking with Formule1.nl, Lewis Hamilton gave the one word that can represent last year’s Mercedes performance. And it is “Resilient”. Hamilton believes that Mercedes will become more resilient and more determined in 2022 with hopes of taking the lost title of 2021 back. This is what brought the drive last year. However, Hamilton said, “at one point, I was like, ‘God! I really cannot fight for the championship with a car like W13.”
The car that made Lewis Hamilton believe he is not winning the championship this time was giving porpoising issues. Once, it was about to cause a huge medical scenario with the seven-time world champion in Baku. But thank god, it did not take a huge physical loss. Mentally, it killed Hamilton. After the season ended, when he was shown a picture of himself in the black suit of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Hamilton revealed that it was the most hurtful incident for him so far.
However, whatever happened in 2022 did not demotivate Lewis Hamilton. For the next season, in which he will be given a DNA changed W14, Hamilton believes that the Silver Arrows is going beat the Prancing Horses and the reigning champion Red Bull. To beating Red Bull, Mercedes is ready! As claimed by Hamilton. However, the seven-time world champion hopes well for Ferrari. Hamilton is hoping for a three-way battle next season. He would like to see Ferrari doing great once again in 2023.