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A deflated Lewis Hamilton says he is concerned by Red Bull’s advantage heading into the winter, and has admitted he is unsure if Mercedes can catch the runaway F1 champions.
The seven-time world champion had a disappointing finish in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, finishing ninth behind Max Verstappen. Verstappen’s victory highlighted the dominance of Red Bull’s RB19, which has won all but one race this season. Mercedes secured second place in the constructors’ championship thanks to a third-place finish by George Russell. Hamilton, however, expressed his dissatisfaction with the season and stated that there was not much to take away from it. When asked about Mercedes’ chances of challenging Red Bull in 2024, Hamilton was unsure and expressed concerns about Red Bull’s current performance. He emphasized that it’s up to the team to make the necessary improvements.
