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Lewis Hamilton’s seemingly lacklustre qualifying result on Friday which saw him secure ninth spot on the grid ahead of the
Hamilton was fastest in the second practice session in Bahrain but struggled during Friday’s running, finishing 12th in practice and qualifying 0.531s behind polesitter Verstappen. George Russell placed third, with Hamilton attributing the performance difference to a setup change while expressing satisfaction with his W15 machine. Despite Russell’s strong showing, Hamilton acknowledged that his own setup adjustment impacted his qualifying performance. While Hamilton praised the improvements in the W15 compared to its predecessor, he recognized the need for further performance gains throughout the season. Despite a challenging qualifying session, Hamilton remains optimistic about Mercedes’ potential for the 2024 campaign and ending his two-season winless streak.
