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Lewis Hamilton has revealed Mercedes is still lacking “two to three tenths” to its Formula 1 rivals and he’s certain that it’s a gap that won’t be closed in the short term. Mercedes continued to lag behind Red Bull, Ferrari and McLaren at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix weekend, with Hamilton ending 35 seconds down […]
At the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix weekend, Mercedes fell behind Red Bull, Ferrari, and McLaren, with Hamilton finishing in sixth place, 35 seconds behind. Despite upgrades at Imola, Hamilton mentioned that Mercedes is still lacking two or three tenths compared to the top three teams. More developments are in the works for the W15 car, yet Hamilton warned that upcoming upgrades may not completely close the gap. When asked about closing the gap in the Constructors’ Championship, Hamilton couldn’t provide a specific timeline, mentioning ongoing work on the development side. Regarding the recent upgrades, Hamilton noted only minor improvements, emphasizing small progress. Hindered by a lock-up and gravel excursion on Lap 28, Hamilton estimated losing around eight seconds overall during the race, but luckily maintained his position.
