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Lewis Hamilton has claimed that Mercedes’ drop in competitiveness since the break has emanated from its F1 rivals bringing more updates.
Mercedes had a strong start to the season with three wins in four races but has struggled recently following a development setback with a revised floor design. George Russell’s podium finish in Baku is the team’s only top-three result in the last five rounds. Meanwhile, Ferrari and McLaren have surged ahead by introducing considerable upgrade packages. Despite the setbacks, Lewis Hamilton remains optimistic, emphasizing the need for Mercedes to unlock more performance with upcoming updates. The team is working hard to bring new upgrades for the United States Grand Prix in hopes of getting back into contention at the top. Hamilton, despite past success at the Circuit of the Americas, acknowledges that maintaining his winning streak will depend on the effectiveness of these upcoming upgrades.
