Brazilian Grand Prix: Hamilton battles record-breaking tyre degradation

Brazilian Grand Prix: Hamilton battles record-breaking tyre degradation

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Lewis Hamilton endured a difficult sprint race in Brazil as he slipped from fifth to seventh during the 24-lap race while suffering from severe tyre degradation.

Lewis Hamilton expressed that the tyre degradation he experienced during the sprint race in Sao Paulo was one of the worst he’s ever encountered. Despite starting the race from fifth on the grid with the Soft compound, Hamilton struggled for pace and finished seventh. He faced rear end instability as he exited corners and understeer in the mid-part of the lap. Hamilton doubted that the cooler conditions on Sunday would benefit him during the Grand Prix and considered the tyre degradation to be the worst he’s experienced at the Interlagos Circuit. Mercedes’ disappointing race followed positive performances in the United States and Mexico, leading Hamilton to eagerly anticipate the end of the year with a new car.

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