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Lewis Hamilton has highlighted this key area as a potential reason for Mercedes’ struggles after finishing only eighth in the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton attributed his disappointing performance in the São Paulo Grand Prix to issues with the Mercedes floor, stating that it wasn’t providing enough downforce. This forced the team to opt for a higher wing, resulting in excessive drag on the straights and compromised performance in the corners. Hamilton slipped down to eighth place, losing ground to Sergio Perez in the battle for second in the Drivers’ standings. The team’s struggles in the race mirrored their difficulties in the Sprint, where Hamilton also experienced a lack of pace. He had anticipated a challenging day and acknowledged that the car’s performance remained unchanged overnight.
Forrás: RacingNews 365
