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Lewis Hamilton clarified that he was not “downbeat” about Mercedes’ struggles in Formula 1’s Bahrain Grand Prix, citing it has
Following Mercedes’ complete overhaul with its 2024 challenger, both drivers gave positive feedback during winter testing but failed to eradicate rear-end issues in the Bahrain season opener. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen dominated the race, leaving Lewis Hamilton 46.7s behind him, though Hamilton remains satisfied with the W15 car. Despite challenges during the race, including cooling and brake troubles, Hamilton managed to overtake drivers and remains optimistic about building on the car’s current platform. While Hamilton expressed some frustration with recent setbacks, he sees potential in the Mercedes team’s ability to improve the car throughout the season and remains eager to push forward for better results.
