Lewis Hamilton suffered a Did Not Finish (DNF) result in the 2024 Australian Grand Prix. The Mercedes team had high hopes for their new car, the W15, but their expectations were proven wrong after evaluations in the Bahrain Grand Prix. During pre-season testing, the Mercedes drivers were satisfied with the car’s performance.
Unfortunately, things took a turn for the worse for Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time world champion. He was forced to retire his car from the Australian Grand Prix due to an engine issue. Despite the team’s efforts to solve the fundamental problem with the W15, they are currently falling behind their rivals. As a result, Mercedes left the Australian Grand Prix without scoring any points.
Despite the disappointing outcome, Hamilton is trying to maintain a positive outlook. However, his optimism may wane if Mercedes fails to provide a reliable car. The team has been struggling to understand and resolve the issues with their car for weeks. The Australian Grand Prix weekend was a challenging experience for both Mercedes and Hamilton. The car, which showed promise during pre-season testing, has now become a nightmare. Mercedes has been struggling to build a better-performing car since the introduction of the current regulations in 2022.
This year holds special significance for Hamilton as it marks his final season with the Brackley-based team. Mercedes will need to step up their game and put in the necessary work to rectify the problems with their car. Both the drivers and the team are frustrated with the current situation. Currently, Mercedes sits in fourth place in the 2024 Constructors Championship with only 26 points.