Lewis Hamilton is off to a poor start to the season, with the Briton scoring just 9 points from the first two Grands Prix of the 2024 Formula 1 season.
Hamilton says the single-seater Mercedes is very weak in high-speed conditions
Dissatisfied with the 7th place obtained in Bahrain (the first stage) and 9th in Saudi Arabia, the Briton spoke clearly about the problems that the single-seater Mercedes has.
Hamilton said that at the moment, Mercedes is far from keeping up with the top teams in the Grand Prix.
Lewis, 39, says the single-seater Mercedes doesn’t do well on the high-speed sections of the track.
“The single seater is relatively good at low speeds and not too bad at medium speeds, but at high speeds we are separated by miles.
It felt like I was in a different category when going through high speed zones with other drivers around me.
Of course, it is unpleasant to be in almost one place for three years. It is difficult, but we will continue to work hard,” he said Lewis Hamiltonquoted by Sky Sports.
Lewis Hamilton after the race: “The car is good at low speed and not too bad at medium speed, but at high speed we are a long way off.”
“I was kind of in a different category when I was going through the high speed between the other guys around me.” pic.twitter.com/wdhTFGKy4V
— F1_MercHub (@F1MercHub) March 9, 2024
It will be recalled that this will be Hamilton’s last season at Mercedes, from the 2025 Formula 1 season, the Briton will compete for Scuderia Ferrari.
In the all-time ranking of Formula 1 champions, Lewis Hamilton currently holds the first place together with the legendary Michael Schumacher (both have 7 world championship titles).
Formula 1 – Tournament table of pilots
1. Max Verstappen – RedBull 51 points
2. Sergio Perez – RedBull 36
3. Charles Leclerc – Ferrari 28
4. George Russell – Mercedes 18
5. Oscar Piastri – McLaren 16
6. Carlos Sainz – Ferrari 15
7. Fernando Alonso – Aston Martin 12
8. Lando Norris – McLaren 12
9. Lewis Hamilton – Mercedes 8
10. Oliver Berman – Ferrari 6 etc.
Formula 1 – rating of constructors
1. RedBull 87 points
2. Ferrari 49
3. McLaren 28
4. Mercedes 26
5. Aston Martin 13
6. HAAS 1
7. Williams 0
8. Sauber strike 0
9. RB Honda 0
10. Alpine Renault 0.
What does the 2024 Formula 1 season look like?
1) Deputy from Bahrain / March 2 / The winner is Max Verstappen
2) deputy from Saudi Arabia / March 9 / The winner is Max Verstappen
3) Member of Parliament of Australia / March 24 / Albert Park circuit
4) Deputy from Japan / April 7 / Suzuka
5) Deputy from China / April 21 / Shanghai
6) Miami MP / May 5 / Miami International Autodrome
7) Deputy from Emilia-Romagna / May 19 / Imola
8) Deputy from Monaco / May 26 / Monaco
9) Canadian MP / June 9 / Gilles Villeneuve, Monteal
10) Deputy from Spain / June 23 / Barcelona, Montmelo
11) Deputy from Austria / June 30 / Spielberg
12) British MP / July 7 / Silverstone
13) Deputy from Hungary / July 21 / Hungaroring
14) Deputy from Belgium / July 28 / Spa-Francorchamps
15) Deputy from the Netherlands / August 25 / Zandvoort
16) Deputy from Italy / September 1 / Monza
17) Deputy from Azerbaijan / September 15 / Baku
18) MP of Singapore / September 22 / Marina Bay
19) Member of the US Parliament / October 20 / Texas, Austin
20) Deputy from Mexico / October 27 / Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez
21) São Paulo MP / November 3 / Interlagos
22) Las Vegas MP / November 23 / Las Vegas Strip Circuit
23) Deputy of Qatar / December 1 / Lusail
24) Deputy of Abu Dhabi / December 8 / Yas Marina.
Source: Hot News
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