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Mercedes endured one of its most difficult races in recent memory as the W14 struggled for pace around Brazil, with Lewis Hamilton salvaging an eighth-place result.
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff expressed his disappointment in the team’s performance at the São Paulo Grand Prix, calling it an “inexcusable result”. The team struggled with tyre degradation during the Sprint race, indicating a challenging Grand Prix ahead. Both Lewis Hamilton and George Russell slipped back during the race, with Russell eventually retiring due to power unit oil temperature issues. Hamilton finished eighth, over a minute behind the race winner. Wolff acknowledged that the car’s performance in Brazil was lacking, particularly in terms of cornering and tyre management. Mercedes is currently facing its first winless season since 2012, with two races remaining.
Forrás: RacingNews 365
