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Lewis Hamilton hopes that the learnings Mercedes took from the last race in Japan will put it in good stead
Mercedes faced further challenges at Suzuka with George Russell finishing seventh and Hamilton two positions behind. Despite the disappointing results, Team Principal Toto Wolff believes Mercedes showed promising speed. As the team returns to Shanghai without car updates, Hamilton acknowledges the importance of applying lessons learned from the previous race to compete with Ferrari and McLaren. Reflecting on past decisions, Hamilton admits they could have approached things differently but is optimistic about implementing improvements for the upcoming race weekend. Despite his tough start to the season, Hamilton emphasizes the significance of experience in overcoming mental setbacks and staying focused on continuous improvement and communication within the team.
