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Hamilton lost his second place at the United States Grand Prix after excessive plank wear was discovered.
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff admitted that Lewis Hamilton’s disqualification from the United States Grand Prix was a disappointment for the team. Hamilton’s second-place finish was voided due to excessive plank wear, making it challenging for him to catch up to Sergio Perez in the Drivers’ standings. Despite the setback, Wolff acknowledged the positive aspects of the weekend, including the team’s improved performance with the upgrade package. The team aims to learn from this experience and improve in future races. Looking ahead to the Mexican Grand Prix, Wolff anticipates an exciting weekend with challenges posed by the high altitude and different circuit characteristics. Additionally, the team will see rookie driver Fred Vesti in action during FP1, which will provide valuable learning opportunities.
Source: RacingNews 365
