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Lewis Hamilton has asserted that McLaren’s status as genuine race winners in Formula 1 demonstrates that the engine is “not the problem” with Mercedes’ struggles. McLaren began last term battling to score points with an underdeveloped car, but mid-season updates saw the team emerge as Red Bull’s most consistent contender. The Woking-based squad has built […]
McLaren made a remarkable turnaround last season, emerging as Red Bull’s most consistent contender after mid-season updates improved their performance. In 2024, an upgrade package in Miami led Lando Norris to his first F1 victory, showcasing McLaren’s continued progress. Despite renewed optimism, Mercedes has been unable to match McLaren and Ferrari’s strides in closing the gap on Red Bull with their revamped W15. Lewis Hamilton believes McLaren’s success as a Mercedes customer team demonstrates the strength of the German marque’s powertrain. Hamilton praised McLaren’s recent success, acknowledging their impressive development in technology and performance. As an ex-McLaren driver, he is proud to see his former team back at the top and hopes that Mercedes can also close the gap inspired by McLaren’s success.
