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Lewis Hamilton vows to hold FIA accountable for Mercedes advantage
Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton is determined to address any unfair advantage his former Mercedes team might possess following the unveiling of their true pace at the Australian Grand Prix this weekend. Mercedes, long seen as top contenders for the 2026 F1 season, came under scrutiny for their innovative engine compression ratio trick, prompting a demand for FIA intervention from rival teams. A decision has been made to prevent Mercedes from using the loophole starting at the Monaco GP, but Hamilton seeks further clarification and action from F1’s governing body. Despite Mercedes’ dominant performance at the Australian GP, Hamilton questioned the legitimacy of their power advantage and pressed for transparency regarding regulatory compliance. While concerns linger over Mercedes’ tactics, F1 analysts have cautioned against overemphasis on the issue, noting that multiple teams are utilizing similar strategies.
