P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Wolff feels sorry for Hamilton and Russell driving "miserable" Mercedes F1 cars
Hamilton and Russell started the race in a decent position but struggled with tire degradation, having to make earlier pit stops than their competitors. They also faced challenges with the car’s performance and had to stretch their stints longer than ideal. Hamilton finished eighth, while Russell retired with an overheating engine. Team principal Wolff expressed his disappointment and described the team’s performance as “inexcusable” and “miserable.” He acknowledged the difficulties with the car, particularly its sensitivity and poor cornering capabilities. The decision to go for a larger rear wing for more downforce didn’t aid their tire management and straight line speed was not the main issue. Russell’s retirement was due to power unit issues and it’s uncertain whether he would have finished in the points.
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