P1racenews AI automatic summary:
It was a wretched day of Australian Grand Prix practice for Lewis Hamilton in his Mercedes.
Toto Wolff openly admitted that Mercedes made significant setup changes on Lewis Hamilton’s car before the Australian Grand Prix, which ultimately had negative consequences. Hamilton struggled during practice sessions at Albert Park, finishing a disappointing 18th due to various issues, including not fully capitalizing on soft-tyre runs and damage to the left-front cake tin. Mercedes’ attempts to experiment and improve performance fell short, leading to frustration within the team. Despite George Russell performing better, Mercedes is still struggling to keep up with the competition, especially after disappointing results in previous races. Wolff expressed his frustration with the team’s current struggles but remains optimistic about finding solutions to excel in the challenging aerodynamic regulations introduced in 2022. Mercedes is determined to persevere and regain its competitive edge in the upcoming races.
