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Lewis Hamilton says the Mercedes car is on a knife-edge at the Australian Grand Prix after being eliminated in Q2 for the first time this season. Both Mercedes drivers were struggling in qualifying…
Lewis Hamilton expressed his concern that the Mercedes car is extremely delicate at the Australian Grand Prix after failing to make it to Q3 for the first time this season. Both Mercedes drivers faced challenges during qualifying, with George Russell narrowly progressing to Q3 by a margin of 0.059s. Hamilton, who was edged out by Russell, struggled to improve on his final run, attributing the car’s unpredictability to changing wind conditions. Despite the setbacks, Hamilton remains optimistic and determined to push forward in the race. He noted similarities in Mercedes’ struggles since the new regulations in 2022 but sees potential for improvement with the latest car, emphasizing the importance of consistency and teamwork in overcoming challenges and enhancing competitiveness.
