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Hamilton is ‘drowning in self pity’ and F1 insider says it’s his own fault
An F1 insider has claimed that Lewis Hamilton is ‘drowning in self-pity’ and that he is responsible for his current struggles. Hamilton has faced disappointing results in recent races, notably in Sao Paulo. Both Hamilton and his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc failed to finish the Brazilian Grand Prix, impacting their position in the constructors’ championship. Despite a positive weekend for Mercedes and Red Bull, Ferrari now sits fourth in the standings. Hamilton’s incidents, including a collision that damaged his car, are seen as results of poor decision-making.
At the Mexican GP, Hamilton received a penalty that he and others deemed unfair, further adding to his challenges. As he navigates his first season with Ferrari, questions arise about whether Hamilton’s setbacks are due to bad luck or a decline in performance. Ex-F1 driver Christian Danner suggests that Hamilton must take responsibility for his mistakes and improve. Despite the rough patch, there is still hope for Hamilton to turn things around at Ferrari.
