Lewis Hamilton Displays Disappointment Over Struggling Mercedes Performance in F1 2024
Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has expressed his disappointment with Mercedes’ performance in the first two races of the 2024 season. After finishing seventh and ninth in Saudi Arabia, Hamilton could not hide his disappointment with his car. German national team.
The English driver said that there is a need to make a big change in the team, and he said that compared to the competing teams, they have not made enough changes. Hamilton pointed out that the three teams ahead of Mercedes still have different ideas in some areas, which shows that Mercedes has a lot to improve on in terms of performance.
Hopes were high for Mercedes ahead of the start of the season, with the team showing cautious optimism during pre-season. However, after two races with the new car, it became clear that the team did not achieve the desired results.
Part of the reason for the below-expected results was that the overheating problem at the race in Bahrain had a negative effect on the drivers. Moreover, in the Saudi Arabian race, the Mercedes simply couldn’t keep up with its rivals in the high-speed corners.
Mercedes director of track engineering, Andrew Shovlin, explained that the car suffered from balance problems and that it touched the ground at some corners, compromising its aerodynamic performance. This caused insecurity for the drivers and difficulty in controlling the vehicle at high speed.
Mercedes is now focused on resolving these issues ahead of the races in Melbourne and Suzuka. The team will need to make significant adjustments to the car to ensure it is competitive on all types of circuits and track conditions.
For Hamilton, who is known for his decisiveness and winning streak, the below expected performance is a huge disappointment. However, he is determined to overcome these challenges and work together with the team to return to the stage.
In the year However, it will take a lot of hard work and determination to overcome the challenges ahead.
