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Lewis Hamilton has revealed that the data showcased that his Mercedes Formula 1 car was “three-wheeling” the moment he spun out of the United States Grand Prix. Hamilton, who started down in 18th in Austin, had gained six spots on the opening two laps when he lost his car at the penultimate turn and got […]
While Lewis Hamilton made a strong start in Austin, gaining six spots, he later got stuck in the gravel after losing control of his car at a familiar turn where George Russell had crashed. Hamilton attributed the incident to Mercedes’ updates, but Toto Wolff denied any fundamental issues with the team’s parts, though he defended Hamilton’s actions. Mercedes Technical Director James Allison suggested the spins were due to the car running too close to the ground. Hamilton later elaborated on the car’s behavior, noting oscillations in ride height and rear-end instability. Mercedes acknowledged the need for more data on their updates, with no substantial upgrades planned for the future.
