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Hamilton counting down days to Mercedes 2024 F1 launch amid "painful" races
Mercedes had a difficult weekend at Monza, where Ferrari had the upper hand and the W14 was the third fastest car. George Russell and Lewis Hamilton finished fifth and sixth, struggling with their lack of top speed. Hamilton has been facing challenges in qualifying lately, starting from lower positions on the grid. Although he has managed to gain positions and score points in the races, Mercedes has not been able to catch up with Red Bull. Hamilton expressed the need to improve in qualifying and mentioned that living with their current car is a struggle. He opted for a different tire strategy in Monza but voiced concerns about the durability of the tires. Despite this, he managed to work his way up the grid and finish in sixth place. Overall, Mercedes’ performance in Monza highlighted the need for patience and improvement for the team.
Source: Autosport.com
