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The seven-time champion was eighth-fastest in both Thursday practice sessions.
Lewis Hamilton is struggling with a lack of rear grip from his Mercedes during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix practice sessions. He was eighth-fastest in both Thursday sessions, nearly half-a-second behind team-mate George Russell. Throughout the day, Hamilton and Russell experimented with different set-ups as Hamilton faced challenges with the rear-end of his W15 machine. Despite making changes, Hamilton continued to struggle and had some close calls on the track. While Russell found success, Hamilton is focused on finding a stable rear setup to improve his performance moving forward.