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Lewis Hamilton has endured a difficult run of form this year but has asserted confidence in his own abilities.
Lewis Hamilton declared that he believes he still has what it takes, despite his ongoing struggles with the Mercedes F1 car. His performance has been subpar since the introduction of new technical regulations in 2022, leading to his frustration and admission of not being fast anymore. Hamilton qualified in sixth place for the Qatar Grand Prix, while his teammate George Russell secured the pole position after Max Verstappen received a grid penalty. With just two races left with Mercedes before his move to Ferrari, Hamilton is focused on finishing the season on a positive note. Despite acknowledging his talent, Hamilton expressed disappointment in his performance relative to his teammate Russell, highlighting a gap of half a second per lap throughout the year.
