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Lewis Hamilton might have to wait one more year to achieve this record-breaking feat.
Lewis Hamilton expressed his belief that he may have to wait another year to achieve another F1 record due to identifying the favorites for the upcoming British Grand Prix. Despite improvements made to the W15 by Mercedes in recent races, including George Russell’s pole position in Canada and race win in Austria, Hamilton still feels the team lags behind McLaren, who are excelling on high-speed tracks with the fastest car in the field, the MCL38. Seeking a ninth British GP victory on his final Silverstone appearance for Mercedes, which would set a new record for most race wins at a single grand prix, Hamilton acknowledges the challenge posed by his rivals. Reflecting on past successes at Silverstone, Hamilton considers his 2008 victory in the rain as his most special grand prix win, emphasizing the connection with British fans and the challenging conditions of that race. Hamilton remains optimistic about Mercedes’ progress, aiming to close the gap to the front-runners and compete for victory in the British Grand Prix.
