Lewis Hamilton claims that the start of the 2024 season was the worst beginning of his Formula 1 career.
Hamilton qualified in eighth place for the race in Imola, significantly 0.75 seconds behind the pole position. The slow performance of the W15 car indicated that Hamilton would have a challenging day. After the race, he finished in a disappointing sixth place and took the opportunity to share his thoughts on the pace of the W15 compared to other cars.
Lewis Hamilton is widely considered the greatest driver in Formula 1 history. He has achieved 103 victories throughout his career, with 82 of them while driving for Mercedes. However, since his last championship battle in 2021, Hamilton has not been seen leading races and is often found struggling in the middle of the pack.
After his sixth place in Imola, where he had previously been victorious, Hamilton expressed his concerns about the current situation at Mercedes.
The 39-year-old driver explained that his young teammate, [teammate’s name], was ahead of him at the start of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. However, by the end of the race, Hamilton finished 12 seconds ahead of [teammate’s name]. Although Hamilton managed to beat [teammate’s name], he still had a similar time difference to [another driver] who finished ahead of him.
Before the start of the current season, it was announced that Hamilton would leave Mercedes after a ten-year partnership to join Ferrari in 2025. This led to rumors circulating in the paddock that Hamilton was avoiding attending Mercedes meetings to hinder the team’s progress.
However, Hamilton dismissed these speculations and reaffirmed his commitment to giving his best for the team.
The 39-year-old pilot made it clear that nothing has changed since the announcement and that he continues to play an important role in meetings in Brackley, providing feedback on the team’s direction. This contradicts claims that he is intentionally distancing himself from the team.
Despite his loyalty to Mercedes, Hamilton may be eager to move to Ferrari in the near future as the team seems to be on the rise. There are also rumors that the legendary designer [designer’s name] has joined Ferrari. This could make Ferrari a strong contender for the top position and help Hamilton secure his eighth championship title.
