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Lewis Hamilton grapples with disappointing pace at Japanese Grand Prix: ‘I couldn’t keep up

Simon Monroy by Simon Monroy
March 29, 2026
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Lewis Hamilton's Shocking Struggles at the Japanese Grand Prix: “I Couldn't Keep Up!”

In a jaw-dropping turn of events at the Suzuka International Circuit, seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has candidly admitted to a dismal performance during the Japanese Grand Prix, leaving fans and pundits alike reeling. Despite a promising podium finish at the previous Chinese Grand Prix, Hamilton found himself in a disheartening battle for speed, ultimately finishing in a lackluster sixth place—exactly where he started.

The British racing icon, who has been a beacon of excellence in the sport, seemed almost unrecognizable as he took to the grid on Sunday. Starting from the third row, Hamilton’s hopes of challenging for the front quickly evaporated. Even after a decent launch aided by Ferrari's rapid start, he could only secure P5 on the first lap. What was once a fierce competition for the podium turned into a harrowing struggle for survival.

As the race unfolded, it became painfully apparent that Hamilton was not the same force that fans have come to expect. After a restart that had fans buzzing with anticipation, hopes for back-to-back podiums were dashed when George Russell, Hamilton's teammate, lost P3 to none other than Charles Leclerc. Hamilton soon found himself embroiled in a tense duel with Leclerc, who ultimately snatched P3 away from him on lap 42. From that moment, Hamilton's decline was swift and unforgiving, slipping back to P6 as he grappled with an alarming lack of power.

Following the race, Hamilton did not shy away from revealing his frustrations. In an interview with Sky Sports, he lamented, “Pretty, pretty terrible, ultimately, because I was P3 and ended up going backwards. I just need to understand where I was losing all the power.” The renowned driver expressed his bewilderment, stating, “I had a real lack of power through, particularly the second stint… I couldn't keep up with people just for the lack of power.”

The drama of the race was compounded by Hamilton's evident confusion over his car's performance. “I mean, I don't know. I don't really understand this. I'm full gas, and I'm managing where I've been asked to manage, and for some reason just lacking power today,” he stated, leaving fans to wonder what could be going wrong within the Mercedes camp.

With so much at stake and the championship battle heating up, Hamilton's struggles at Suzuka raise significant questions about the performance of his car and the trajectory of his season. As the dust settles on this disappointing chapter, the racing community is left on edge—can Hamilton bounce back, or has the time finally come for a new era in Formula 1? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: Lewis Hamilton's fight is far from over.

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