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Hamilton baffled by Mercedes progress: We’re no better than last year
Lewis Hamilton expressed his disappointment after the Japanese Grand Prix, stating that Mercedes has not made any progress compared to the previous season. Despite finishing fifth, Hamilton found the race exhausting, as he fought hard to overtake Ferrari and secure points for his team. He mentioned that Ferrari’s upgrade made the battle even tougher. Hamilton acknowledged the efforts of the team and the work done to improve the car, but he feels that they are still facing similar issues as last year, with the car being difficult to handle. Despite this, he commended the team’s pit stop and strategic work that allowed him to surpass one of the Ferraris.
Source: RacingNews 365
