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Lewis Hamilton had undoubtedly hoped for more in 2023. The Mercedes W14 was not always in competitive form, although the seven-time World Champion did finish third in the World Championship standings. Rudy van Buren sees a certain trend, he told RacingNews365 in an exclusive interview.
Lewis Hamilton, one of the most successful Formula 1 drivers in history, has faced challenges in competing for victories and World Championships in the past two years. Mercedes, since the introduction of new technical regulations in 2022, has struggled to challenge Red Bull and Max Verstappen. Sim driver Rudy van Buren believes that Hamilton still has the desire to win but circumstances have not always been in his favor this year. The performance fluctuations can partly be attributed to the specific balance of the car, which doesn’t always suit both drivers. Van Buren hopes that the car will be better for Hamilton next year, and Mercedes has already announced plans for a revolutionary car in 2024.
