Lewis Hamilton’s struggles in 2024 continue as he faced an engine failure during the Australian Grand Prix. The race has been quite eventful, with unexpected twists and turns. The current championship leader faced a burnt brake issue and was forced to retire from the race. Additionally, Hamilton encountered an engine failure and had to park his car by the side of the track.
The start of the 2024 season has been challenging for the Brackley team as they have failed to match the performance of Red Bull and Ferrari. The weekend has been particularly unlucky for the Silver Arrows, especially for Hamilton. He was eliminated from the second qualifying session, and the engine blowout during the race only added to his woes.
The 2024 Australian Grand Prix also faced difficulties due to higher temperatures, causing issues for several drivers on the grid. Hamilton had to slow down and eventually pull over by the side of the track during the 17th lap at Albert Park. He immediately reported the issue to the race engineer and safely parked his car. This weekend is one the team would prefer to forget.
Fans expressed their shock and amusement on social media platforms like X. Some fans speculated about Hamilton’s alleged move to Ferrari, suggesting there may be a reason behind it. Others were surprised by Verstappen’s early exit from the race. The Australian Grand Prix became more intriguing with each moment, according to some fans.
Many fans found humor in the situation as two of the top drivers had to retire prematurely from the race. Some attributed the issues to the hot weather at Albert Park, while others expressed their disappointment and pain after Hamilton’s early retirement.
Mercedes certainly did not foresee such a challenging Australian Grand Prix. In contrast to Hamilton’s struggles, his teammate George Russell had a better performance. This will likely widen the points gap between rival teams in the 2024 championship season for the Brackley team.
