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Lewis Hamilton was not happy with how his Austrian GP weekend unfolded – even though it could not have gone better on the other side of the Mercedes garage.
Lewis Hamilton expressed deep disappointment following the Austrian Grand Prix, despite teammate George Russell securing Mercedes’ first victory of the season. Despite a tumultuous start from fifth on the grid, Hamilton briefly reached the podium places by overtaking competitors. However, an off-track overtake led to a penalty, pushing him to fall behind his teammate Carlos Sainz. Hamilton acknowledged the success of Mercedes and Russell but criticized his own performance throughout the weekend. Despite finishing in fourth place, he highlighted the team’s hard work and congratulated their achievement. Hamilton remained uncertain about the performance issues with his car, pointing out potential damage that affected his pace during the race. Reflecting on Mercedes’ gradual comeback in the season, he recognized George Russell’s strong performance and victory as significant for the team.
