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Hamilton’s Nightmare Australian GP Ends with Engine Failure

1 years ago By Sports Desk

Hamilton’s Australian GP nightmare ends with engine failure.

This year’s Formula 1 Australian GP was marked by challenges and twists and turns for Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton, who saw his weekend turn into a real nightmare due to engine failure.

The seven-time world champion found himself struggling in the middle of the field in Melbourne when his car suddenly lost power on the back straight, forcing him to slow down and report a problem with his power unit.

Things quickly deteriorated for Hamilton, who had to come to a complete stop on lap 17, prompting the Virtual Safety Car to be deployed as the marshals took his Mercedes off the track.

It was a weekend to forget for Hamilton. His qualifying session on Saturday was one of the worst he has experienced at Albert Park since 2010, when he unexpectedly crashed out in Q2 after managing only 11th on the grid.

Hamilton’s withdrawal joins that of his former championship rival, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who also retired early due to a mechanical failure in his car.

These two dramatic events completely changed the landscape of the race, and Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz currently leads the Italian team by a double, followed by his teammate Charles Leclerc.

For Mercedes, Hamilton’s engine failure is a disappointment, especially after a start to the season that did not meet the team’s expectations. However, they have decided to deeply analyze the causes of the problem and find solutions to prevent it from happening again in the future.

Meanwhile, for Formula 1 fans, the 2024 Australian Grand Prix is full of excitement and unpredictability, showing just how unforgiving and challenging the sport can be for even the most experienced and successful drivers.

As the season progresses, Hamilton and Mercedes look to make amends and recover from early setbacks, while rivals such as Ferrari and Red Bull continue to show their determination to challenge for the world title.

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