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Hamilton: Mercedes F1 team now in "building process"
The team encountered unexpected power unit temperature issues in Bahrain, affecting both cars early on. Despite this, George Russell finished fifth and Lewis Hamilton moved up to seventh from ninth on the grid. Hamilton faced battery and brake temperature issues, as well as a broken seat during the race. He described it as a “super average race” but remained positive about the potential of the car and the team’s building process. Despite his struggles, Hamilton showed some competitiveness, including using the undercut to pass a rival. He emphasized the importance of addressing the issues to improve the team’s performance going forward.
