P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton has been out-paced by Mercedes team-mate George Russell more often than not this year.
Lewis Hamilton detailed his struggles in qualifying during the 2024 Formula 1 season, citing issues “simply with tyres”. Despite being out-qualified by team-mate George Russell nine times in the first 11 rounds, Hamilton continues to work hard on improving. This marks Hamilton’s final season with Mercedes before moving to Ferrari in 2025 to partner with Charles Leclerc. Hamilton emphasizes the importance of analyzing data and process improvement to address his one-lap performance challenges. Recently, Hamilton achieved his first podium of the season in Spain, indicating progress by Mercedes and boosting morale within the team. The team is focused on maintaining their newfound form and staying competitive without getting ahead of themselves.
