P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton’s landmark 350th grand prix was not one to remember for Mercedes.
Mercedes is planning a significant upgrade to honor Lewis Hamilton in a more impressive manner following a disappointing grand prix in Singapore. Hamilton, with his 350th grand prix start, surpassed Kimi Raikkonen’s record, currently trailing only Fernando Alonso on the all-time start list. Despite a mixed weekend, where Hamilton qualified third but dropped to sixth due to a strategic error labeled as a “clear mistake” by Mercedes, the team is focusing on improving competitiveness. Technical director James Allison assured a major change in the car for the upcoming races, particularly for the United States Grand Prix in Austin. With an emphasis on addressing past issues and optimizing performance on high-temperature circuits, Mercedes is preparing a substantial set of upgrades for the Austin race weekend, aiming for a successful conclusion to Hamilton’s tenure with the team before his move to Ferrari.
