​Lewis Hamilton lasted just 17 laps at the Albert Park track, the rejection in Australia left the multiple world champion with a bitter taste. The 39-year-old Briton has no doubts and says bluntly: “this is the worst start to the season in his career.”

In light of recent events, the move to Scuderia Ferrari seems like an inspired decision.

It’s just not working for Lewis: after competing in three Grands Prix this season (Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Australia), the Englishman has accumulated eight points, far less than the driver who won seven world titles in Formula 1. times

Staying in Australia (engine problems) was a disappointment for Hamilton, who believes this is the worst start to a season in his entire career.

“This is my worst start to the season, worse than 2009 I think,” Lewis said after the race in Australia.

With 21 Grands Prix to go before the end of the 2024 season, Mercedes are the fifth most successful team in Formula 1 and the future (at least in the short term) does not look bright for Toto Wolff’s team.

In addition, independent.co.uk journalists talk about an episode that may repeat itself in Lewis’ career.

In 2013, Hamilton decided to leave the team that brought him to the world of Formula 1 (McLaren) and move to Mercedes.

McLaren was on a downward slope (he still didn’t challenge for the world title) and the move to Mercedes was very inspired (he won six world titles with Toto Wolff’s team).

Now we can say that Mercedes found itself in the situation of McLaren, and Ferrari could be a “way out” for the British.

By the way, Scuderia is currently the closest team to RedBull (the Italian team scored a double in Australia – Carlos Sainz was the first, Charles Leclerc was the second).

The Scuderia is also in second place in the constructors’ standings with 93 points (leader RedBull has 97).

Rating of Formula 1 pilots

1 Max Verstappen (RedBull) 51 points

2 Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) 47

3 Sergio Perez (Red Bull) 46

4 Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) 40

5 Oscar Piastri (McLaren) 28

6 Lando Norris (McLaren) 27

7 George Russell (Mercedes) 18

8 Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) 16

9 Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) 9

10 Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) 8 etc.

Tournament table of Formula 1 constructors

1 RedBull 97 points

2 Ferrari 93s

3 McLaren 55s

4 Mercedes 26

5 Aston Martin 25

6 RB Honda RBPT 6

7 HAAS 4

8 Williams 0

9 KICK Sauber 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) Australian MP / March 24 /The winner is Carlos Sainz

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) Singapore MP / 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.