P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton spoke with enthusiasm after last week’s Belgian Grand Prix when he predicted “It’s going to be one hell of a second half of the season” given how competitive it has become at the front of the Formula 1 pack. Following Hamilton’s victory at Spa-Francorchamps (inherited after George Russell’s disqualification), the 105th of his career, […]
After winning at Spa-Francorchamps, Lewis Hamilton claimed his 105th career victory for Mercedes, their third win in four races. Max Verstappen, the dominant force in F1, failed to win a race during this period and missed out on a podium for the first time since 2019. The last six pole sitters have failed to convert their grid position into a win, a streak not seen since 2009/10. The top three at Spa had the closest finish since 2016, with a gap of just 1.173s. The 2024 season has seen seven different winners, the most since 2012, showcasing the competitiveness of the current F1 field. Mercedes’ unexpected success in Belgium has positioned them as a serious contender against Red Bull, according to Hamilton. With the season heating up, Hamilton anticipates a thrilling second half with Mercedes and McLaren challenging Red Bull. Judging by recent events, Hamilton’s prediction for the remaining rounds of the 2024 F1 campaign seems highly probable.
