Lewis Hamilton had a terrible race, his third in a row, as the Briton finished at P10. The seven-time world champion has been consistently struggling with a problem-ridden W15. Since his two victories, Hamilton has lost the magical touch. After the summer break, Mercedes’ car returned to its lackluster performance, as Hamilton faced tough situations in every race.
This time, the Briton had a wretched run on th Interlagos circuit, a track where he has a great record. The rain turned the racing circuit into a racer’s nightmare, as Hamilton could clinch only a single point. The weekend proved to be challenging for Mercedes from the very start, with the W15 experiencing significant bouncing. Lewis Hamilton didn’t hold back while addressing the team’s struggles, highlighting the difficulties both on and off the track.
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Lewis Hamilton faced a challenging start to the race weekend, grappling with significant bouncing issues during the first practice session. By the end of that session, he expressed discomfort to his race engineer, Pete Bonnington, asking about the remaining time and indicating he was in pain. Unfortunately, the situation deteriorated for Hamilton, as he struggled with the car’s performance throughout the weekend. In the Sprint qualifying, he finished in a disappointing 11th place, followed by a 16th place exit in Sunday morning’s qualifying session. Frustrated, he muttered, “Damn car,” while making his way back to the Mercedes garage.
After witnessing his teammate, George Russell, qualify for Q3 and secure a position on the front row, Hamilton voiced his discontent with the current state of his car. He candidly stated that it was the worst he had ever driven, a sentiment he reiterated after the 71-lap Grand Prix, where he finished in 10th place.
Upon crossing the finish line, Hamilton expressed his disappointment with the weekend’s performance, describing it as a disaster. He thanked his team for their efforts, acknowledging the hard work they had put in despite the car’s shortcomings. He also expressed appreciation for the team’s dedication, even as he reflected on the possibility that this might be his last opportunity to perform well, lamenting that it wasn’t a great experience.
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Lewis Hamilton endured a frustrating race at the Grand Prix, finishing in 10th place—nearly 30 seconds behind his teammate George Russell, who placed fourth. He expressed disappointment with the team’s performance, stating, “We were just slow. It was really, really tough.” However, he praised his team for their dedication and early arrival, noting that Russell’s car had performed well.
Throughout the weekend, Hamilton struggled with significant porpoising and dissatisfaction with the setup of his W15 car, describing it as “like a plank of wood,” which hindered his ability to find traction. He lamented that it was the worst ride he had experienced, particularly in corners, and expressed hope that upcoming tracks would be less bumpy. He hinted at a desire for a break, indicating the challenging season had taken its toll on him.