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Seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has detailed why Mercedes struggled at the start of 2023 – and why his personal frustration boiled over.
Despite the struggles in 2022, Mercedes maintained a similar car design for F1 2023, sticking with the ‘zero-pod’ concept. The team was misled by their late-season success in 2022, as they started the year behind Aston Martin and remained behind Red Bull and Ferrari. Hamilton expressed frustration, claiming that his feedback over the winter had not been taken into account. The car faced various problems, and Hamilton knew it would be a challenging year. However, his positive mindset, gained from the previous difficult season, allowed him to stay motivated and focused on getting the most out of the car. Hamilton was frustrated in February because the requested changes had not been made.
