P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton was in no mood for talking after a disappointing Japanese Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton opted to leave a post-race interview at the Japanese Grand Prix following a question about Ferrari’s impressive race pace, which suggested jealousy on his part. The seven-time world champion struggled during the race from seventh place, as Mercedes’ one-stop strategy failed due to disappointing race pace. Hamilton’s pace was even slower than his teammate George Russell’s, prompting team orders for a position swap. Despite efforts to salvage the race with a two-stop strategy, Hamilton finished in a disappointing ninth place. The race was a setback for Mercedes, leaving Hamilton ninth in the drivers’ championship and the team 86 points behind Ferrari in the constructors’ standings. Hamilton’s upcoming move to Ferrari next year further added tension, with the driver notably showing no interest in discussing the race results with the media.
