Lewis Hamilton’s struggles in 2024 continue as he faced an engine failure during the Australian Grand Prix. The race has been full of excitement and unexpected events. The current championship leader faced a burnt brake issue, leading to his retirement from the race. Additionally, Hamilton encountered an engine failure, forcing him 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 keep up with the performance of Red Bull and Ferrari. The weekend was particularly unlucky for the Silver Arrows, especially for Hamilton. The seven-time world champion’s elimination from Q2 in qualifying was a blow to the German manufacturer. The failure of his engine during the race only added to his disappointment.
Higher temperatures during the 2024 Australian Grand Prix caused difficulties for several drivers. Hamilton had to slow down and eventually pull over by the side of the track during the 17th lap at Albert Park. He immediately communicated the issue with his race engineer and safely parked his car. This weekend will certainly be one that the team would prefer to forget.
Fans took to social media to express their shock and reactions to the race weekend. Some fans mentioned Hamilton’s rumored move to Ferrari and believed there was a reason behind it. Others were surprised by Verstappen’s retirement from the race. The Australian GP became increasingly interesting as these events unfolded.
Many fans found humor in the premature retirements of two of the top drivers on the grid. Some attributed the issues to the hot weather at Albert Park. Others expressed their disappointment and sadness after Hamilton’s early exit from the race.
It is clear that the Australian GP did not go as planned for Mercedes. In contrast to Hamilton, George Russell had a better performance compared to his teammate. This will further increase the points difference between the rival teams in the 2024 championship season.
