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Lewis Hamilton has given a less-than-fond farewell to the ground effect era of F1, saying that there isn’t “a single thing I’ll miss about these cars”.
Lewis Hamilton has expressed his displeasure with the ground effect era of Formula 1, stating that he won’t miss anything about these cars. Despite being a seven-time World Champion, Hamilton has struggled in the current generation of F1 cars with Mercedes. He has only managed to secure two victories during the ground effect period. Hamilton is facing challenges at Ferrari this year and is on the verge of missing out on a podium finish for the first time in a season. Looking ahead to the 2026 F1 season, Hamilton hopes for improvements in the new cars, which will feature more electrification and require battery conservation on a lap-by-lap basis. Despite the difficulties, Hamilton remains open-minded about the evolution of F1 cars over the years and eagerly anticipates the next chapter in his racing career.
