Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes engine experienced a malfunction during the Australian GP, resulting in the British driver having to retire from the race. The struggles for both Hamilton and Mercedes have continued in the current F1 season. The team failed to meet expectations, with Hamilton even failing to secure a top 10 position in the Qualifying round. Unfortunately, things took a turn for the worse for the seven-time world champion during the Grand Prix when he was forced to retire due to an engine failure.
Following the race, Hamilton expressed his thoughts on the incident. He explained that the engine suddenly seized during the race, catching him off guard. When asked about the moment he realized the power unit had failed, Hamilton stated that it happened in an instant, completely unexpected.
Furthermore, Hamilton admitted that there wasn’t much Mercedes could do to improve their performance for the next race. He acknowledged that this season would be challenging for the Silver Arrows. Additionally, there was a significant high-speed crash involving Hamilton on the final lap of the race. It’s important to note that this will be Hamilton’s final season with Mercedes, as he will be moving to Ferrari next year.
Hamilton had come close to competing with Red Bull’s [driver name] during the [race name]. However, Perez was able to take advantage of RB20’s speed and distance himself from the Mercedes. As a result, the Silver Arrows found themselves at a clear disadvantage compared to the reigning world champions at Albert Park, and this is expected to continue in future races.
Admitting to a significant gap between Mercedes and Red Bull, Hamilton even claimed that Milton Keynes was a whole second faster than his team. He acknowledged that Perez had the advantage of fresher tires, but he was still surprised by how quickly Checo managed to pull away.
Undoubtedly, both Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes have had another disappointing race this season. The team is hopeful for a turnaround in the upcoming races, but Hamilton has already accepted that 2024 will be a challenging year for the Brackley-based team. Only time will tell how things will unfold in the upcoming rounds of the season.