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Hamilton: Mercedes need “greatest six months of development” to catch Red Bull
Max Verstappen won his 13th race of the season at Suzuka, securing the constructors’ championship for Red Bull. Lewis Hamilton finished in fifth place, 50 seconds behind Verstappen, and even had a pit stop behind the McLaren drivers. Hamilton acknowledged that Mercedes needs to make “critical” decisions in the upcoming months to close the performance gap. He stated that changes in car philosophy and development are necessary, as evidenced by McLaren’s success. Hamilton praised his team but emphasized the importance of the decisions made during this period. Despite facing challenges with the car’s handling, Hamilton fought hard and scored valuable points for the team. He highlighted the importance of the constructors’ title and expressed determination to improve the team’s performance.
Source: Crash
