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Lewis Hamilton has claimed the Mercedes Formula 1 team is “all hands on deck” as it strives to close the remaining gap to its rivals to compete for wins this season. The Briton capitalised on the marked strides Mercedes has managed during recent weeks to earn his maiden 2024 podium with third place in the […]
The Briton earned his maiden 2024 podium with third place in the Spanish Grand Prix, capitalizing on Mercedes’ recent improvements. Hamilton warned that Mercedes might struggle to keep up with McLaren or Red Bull despite a solid qualifying performance. He finished 17.7 seconds behind Verstappen due to a slow start, emphasizing the need for more updates to compete at the top. Hamilton praised the team for their hard work and highlighted the progress made in closing the gap to the front runners. While he acknowledged the existing gap, he remains optimistic about the team’s future prospects and aims for more consistent performances in upcoming races.
