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Lewis Hamilton’s Australian Grand Prix lasted just 17 laps before he suffered a mechanical issue that caused his early exit from the race.
Lewis Hamilton expressed frustration over his early retirement from the Australian Grand Prix due to a power unit failure. The seven-time world champion’s race in Melbourne was cut short after just 17 laps when his engine suddenly gave out on the way to turn nine. Hamilton’s retirement marked the second notable exit from the race, following Red Bull’s Max Verstappen’s earlier departure due to a brake issue. Hamilton mentioned he had no warning prior to the engine failure, calling it a sudden development. Despite the setback, Hamilton expressed hope he could progress in the race and acknowledged that such unforeseen incidents are part of the sport. Before retiring, Hamilton had been in a battle with Sergio Perez and noticed a significant gap in performance, with Red Bull showing impressive speed.
