Lewis Hamilton has faced a less than ideal start to the current Formula 1 season. This week brought another bleak start for both Hamilton and Mercedes. During Free Practice 2 on Friday, Hamilton encountered significant difficulties with the Mercedes W15 and ended up in P18, near the bottom of the table. Changes were made to Hamilton’s car before the practice session, and the team boss believes these changes may be the reason behind the poor performance.
The Mercedes W15 was expected to be a strong contender that would help the team regain its top position. However, the current situation is dimming any optimism the team may have had for this season. The car issues have left both Mercedes drivers and the team frustrated during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Despite efforts, the team has not yet identified the underlying problem based on today’s practice sessions.
Lewis Hamilton had several off-track moments and a setup error, finishing FP2 in P18. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff described a “dramatic” change in Hamilton’s car setup that had a significant negative impact. The team has been working to solve the car issues over the past two weeks, before the Australian GP weekend. Unfortunately, it seems they have not been successful. Both drivers and Mercedes are struggling in the timing tables. To make a comeback, the team needs to solve these problems as soon as possible.
L’inizio della stagione ha portato una svolta sorprendente quando Lewis Hamilton ha annunciato il suo passaggio alla Ferrari nel 2025. È sempre stato un sogno d’infanzia del sette volte campione del mondo guidare per l’iconico marchio italiano. Tuttavia, Hamilton è completamente concentrato nel concludere il suo mandato con la Mercedes in modo positivo. Ha l’obiettivo di riportare la Mercedes in cima e superare la Ferrari nel Campionato Costruttori del 2024.
Anche se firmare con la Ferrari è un sogno che si avvera per Hamilton, al momento sembra sfidante per lui superare il suo futuro datore di lavoro. Il nuovo sfidante della Mercedes sta presentando numerose difficoltà alla squadra. Se la Mercedes vuole sfidare la Ferrari quest’anno, dovrà risolvere i problemi fondamentali il più presto possibile.
