P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Mercedes has denied that there is a “fundamental issue” with the upgrades it introduced at the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix, despite Lewis Hamilton’s concern. Hamilton encountered a nightmare outing in Austin as his endeavour to rebound from a premature Q1 elimination ended with a spin into the gravel on the second lap. The […]
Lewis Hamilton experienced a challenging race in Austin, where he spun off track into the gravel on the second lap after a strong start. Despite the incident, Mercedes’ team principal Toto Wolff defended Hamilton, stating that the corner mishap was not the driver’s fault but likely due to unpredictable factors such as gusty conditions and slipstream. Hamilton, along with teammate George Russell, questioned the impact of the team’s new updates on their performances during the weekend. Although Russell managed a remarkable recovery from the pit lane with old-spec parts, Mercedes is committed to pursuing the updates and addressing the larger issues affecting their competitiveness. Wolff emphasized the importance of understanding the reasons behind their varying performance levels and the need for open-mindedness in making improvements for future races.
