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Mercedes believe the lack of practice time afforded at the United States Grand Prix due to the Sprint contributed to
During the Circuit of the Americas race, Hamilton made a strong comeback to challenge Verstappen but ultimately fell short. However, he and Leclerc were later disqualified for a rule violation discovered during post-race checks. Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff acknowledged the difficulty of optimizing the car’s setup on a bumpy track with limited practice time. He emphasized the need for the team to accept the disqualification and learn from their mistakes. Mercedes Trackside Engineering Director Andrew Shovlin expressed disappointment but pointed out the positive aspects of their performance and the improvements made with their upgraded floor. Despite the disqualification, Hamilton remained positive about the team’s progress in Austin.
Source: Motorsport Week
