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Lewis Hamilton has revealed that a deep delve into the behaviour of the tyres helped him “crack” his previous one-lap troubles in the 2024 Formula 1 season in Spain. Hamilton is the most decorated qualifier the sport has seen with 104 pole positions, but he had been struggling to execute clean sessions this term before […]
Lewis Hamilton, despite having 104 pole positions, had struggled to perform well in the current season until Barcelona. An anonymous email accused Mercedes of using unethical tactics to sabotage Hamilton, but the team denied the claim. In Spain, Hamilton had his strongest weekend yet, converting a third-place start into a podium finish. Hamilton attributed his previous issues to tire temperature and suggested that finding a solution was a turning point for him. He believed that the delicate nature of Pirelli’s current compounds, combined with the specific characteristics of his Mercedes W15 car, caused his difficulties. Hamilton highlighted the importance of tire temperature management for optimal performance, especially during qualifying sessions.
