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Lewis Hamilton says he’s enjoying the racing battles he’s having but that finishing ninth in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is “definitely not fun” as Mercedes struggles for performance. Both Mercede…
Lewis Hamilton expressed his enjoyment of racing battles, but found finishing ninth in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix with Mercedes struggling for performance to be “definitely not fun.” Both Hamilton and his teammate George Russell were optimistic about the 2024 car, yet they could only secure a spot on the fourth row in Jeddah. Despite the disappointing results, Hamilton believes there is still untapped potential for improvement at Mercedes. George Russell also highlighted the team’s struggle to understand their car’s performance inconsistency over the past races, stressing the need to address the complex issues, including bouncing and tire management. Both drivers emphasized the criticality of unlocking the car’s full potential to stay competitive in the fierce battle with McLaren and Aston Martin.
