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Hamilton’s “compulsive need to win” in F1 is intact, says Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time world champion, has not won a race since the 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix due to Mercedes struggling to match Red Bull’s performance in F1’s ground effect era. However, Mercedes is confident that the work done on their 2024 F1 car has addressed key issues. Despite a difficult period, Mercedes technical director James Allison has no doubt that Hamilton is motivated to succeed and has a deep-rooted need to win. The team believes that the car’s performance will play a significant role in Hamilton’s success, as he has always had the ability to perform at a high level. Over the winter, Hamilton and teammate George Russell’s main role is to focus on maintaining their physical and mental condition, while providing feedback to the team during the car development process. Once the car is on track, the drivers’ input becomes crucial in improving its performance.
