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2024 has been Lewis Hamilton’s worst start to a Formula 1 season, but what has gone wrong for the seven-time champion?
After three races in 2024, Lewis Hamilton is struggling in 10th place in the drivers’ championship with just eight points. His recent performance has been lackluster, with his last podium finish in Mexico City in 2023, followed by a series of disappointing results, marking the worst run of his career. Hamilton faced a Mercedes engine failure and a difficult weekend at the Australian Grand Prix, where he had his worst starting grid position since 2010. His driving style emphasizes the rear of the car, demanding stability for optimal lap times, but the W15 car has been struggling with rear-end issues in high-speed corners. Mercedes’s technical decisions in previous seasons have led to challenges in extracting performance from the car’s design, resulting in ongoing issues for Hamilton. Despite his ability to overcome obstacles in the past, the 2024 season is proving to be a significant challenge for the seven-time champion.
