Lewis Hamilton was unable to advance his position during the Monaco Grand Prix. The renowned Formula 1 driver had a disappointing start to the 2024 season as Mercedes struggled to keep up with Ferrari and McLaren in the era of ground effect. Despite this, Hamilton praised the efforts of the Brackley-based team for the upgrades they introduced for the race.
Crossing the finish line in seventh place, Hamilton found himself behind his rival. However, he saw the weekend as a positive for Mercedes as the upgrades showed improved performance. The seven-time world champion expressed his satisfaction with the hard work of the team at the Brackley headquarters.
Looking ahead, Hamilton expressed hope to receive the new specification front wing in the next race. Currently, only one driver has access to this wing. Despite the setback, Hamilton remained optimistic, acknowledging that the team continued to introduce upgrades.
After the Monaco GP, Lewis Hamilton was unable to gain positions as he couldn’t overtake Max Verstappen. This result was expected due to the unique characteristics of the Monte Carlo circuit and the relative pace of the Mercedes car compared to its competitors.
In a team radio conversation after the race, Hamilton apologized for not contributing many points to the Silver Arrows. However, he praised the team’s ongoing efforts to regain their position at the front of the grid.
Keeping optimism, Hamilton eagerly anticipates the continuous improvement of Mercedes in the upcoming races. The seven-time world champion believes that with more improvements to the W15, he may have a chance to compete for a podium finish in the near future.