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Hamilton: Mercedes in “different category” fighting F1 rivals in high-speed turns
Lewis Hamilton had a frustrating weekend in Jeddah, qualifying eighth and finishing ninth after a failed strategy under the safety car. The Mercedes struggled on high-speed corners, with the team being benchmarked as fifth fastest. Team boss Toto Wolff acknowledged a “fundamental” issue with the car affecting its performance. Hamilton anticipates challenges ahead due to the car’s limitations on high-speed circuits. He emphasized the need to add performance, especially in high-speed areas, to compete effectively. Despite the difficulties, Hamilton remained focused on maximizing the car’s potential and expressed confidence in the team’s ability to make necessary improvements.
