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Lewis Hamilton painted a dejected figure after retiring from the São Paulo GP, with his maiden Ferrari season continuing to test him.
British racing driver Jamie Chadwick has defended Lewis Hamilton after his disappointing performance in the São Paulo Grand Prix, stating that competing in the midfield is not the reason he joined Ferrari.
Hamilton, who is an honorary citizen of Brazil, struggled during the weekend, failing to qualify in the top 10 for the Sprint race but managing to score two points.
His troubles continued in qualifying as he could not make it to the final part, ultimately starting 13th on the grid.
The race took a turn for the worse when Hamilton collided with Franco Colapinto on the opening lap, damaging his front wing and floor and forcing Ferrari to retire him.
Chadwick acknowledged Hamilton’s frustrations, noting that the race did not go as planned and his struggles with Ferrari have been challenging.
Overall, the race was a series of setbacks for Hamilton, who found himself out of position and facing unexpected difficulties at a track where he has traditionally performed well.
