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Hamilton’s “Worst” Weekend Yet: What’s Behind His Struggles in Brazil?
Lewis Hamilton faced one of his most challenging weekends of the 2023 Formula 1 season at the Brazilian Grand Prix, describing his car’s performance as “the worst it has ever been.” As Hamilton and Mercedes approach the end of their 12-year partnership, they had hoped to finish the season on a high note. However, recent results indicate that this chapter may end on a disappointing note rather than a triumphant one.
The problems were evident early in the weekend, as Hamilton qualified in a lowly 14th place and managed only a 10th-place finish in the main race. Meanwhile, his teammate George Russell fared much better, starting from the front row and fighting for the win, highlighting the stark contrast in their results. For Hamilton, it was a weekend of frustration and disappointment as he summed up his experience in Brazil as simply “terrible.”
Hamilton’s critique of the car left little room for optimism. He noted that both qualifying and the sprint race had been dismal, with issues plaguing the car’s setup and handling. “Yesterday was terrible. Today was terrible. The car’s just been bad all weekend,” he said, reflecting his frustration over a string of underwhelming performances that have hampered his season.
Hamilton’s frustration became even more apparent after the race, as he delivered a cryptic message over the team radio. “That was a disaster of a weekend, guys. That’s the worst the car has ever been,” he remarked on the cooldown lap, despite acknowledging the team’s efforts to improve. He also took a moment to thank the pit crew for their efforts, noting their hard work on quick pitstops even as he struggled on track.
The Brazilian GP was a sharp reminder of the issues Mercedes has faced throughout the season. If the team cannot quickly address these challenges, it could mean that Hamilton’s final races with Mercedes will fall short of the success they both had hoped for as they close this chapter.
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