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Nico Hulkenberg has insisted that Lewis Hamilton is “still going great” despite the “weak moment” that he experienced at Mercedes in the 2024 F1 season.
Lewis Hamilton had a challenging last year with Mercedes, finishing seventh in the Drivers’ Championship behind his teammate George Russell. His late-braking style and the characteristics of the Mercedes W15 didn’t suit the current ground effect cars and 18-inch Pirelli wheels. Hamilton expressed self-doubt in Qatar, questioning his speed and feeling disappointed but Nico Hulkenberg thinks it was just a moment of frustration. Despite these struggles, Hulkenberg believes it would be unwise to underestimate Hamilton, especially as he transitions to Ferrari. Hamilton himself admitted underestimating the challenges of his final season with Mercedes, but remains determined to succeed at his new team.
