Lewis Hamilton believed that Red Bull’s decline in performance this season was not uncommon in Formula 1. During the recent race, Hamilton achieved his best result of the 2024 season so far. The seven-time world champion finished third at the Circuit de Catalunya, with his teammate finishing fourth, securing his first podium since last October.
Hamilton stated that he was not surprised by the fact that other teams have caught up to Red Bull due to their recent decline in performance. He explained that this is a normal part of the sport. As teams approach the end of this generation of cars, it becomes increasingly difficult for them to make improvements in performance. Hamilton pointed out that this is a common trend in Formula 1, where the leading teams eventually face challenges in maintaining their advantage. Recently, Hamilton expressed his dissatisfaction with Red Bull’s drop in performance.
According to Hamilton, Red Bull has been leading for many years, but now they have less time to develop their car. He believed that the longer a team stays at the top, the harder it becomes for them to keep improving. Therefore, it is natural that other teams are slowly catching up to them. However, Hamilton highlighted that despite these challenges, Red Bull is still performing well and remains a strong competitor.
Hamilton was optimistic about his qualifying performance, noting the progress made at the previous race. The team has been conducting extensive analysis and gathering information to identify areas where they can improve. Hamilton emphasized that they have been working hard to determine what needs to be done in order to achieve better results. He remained hopeful that these efforts would lead to improved performance in future races.
The improvements that the team is focusing on primarily involve the tires. They are dedicated to refining the processes from one session to another. Hamilton mentioned that things start to improve once they reach the qualifying stage. He expressed optimism, acknowledging that only time will tell if these changes will make a significant difference. The team is committed to continuous improvement and hopes that these efforts will yield better results in future races. Hamilton was confident that their hard work would pay off and that they were on the right track to achieve better performance.
Lewis Hamilton expressed some optimism about his qualifying form after a positive step at the Spanish Grand Prix. He mentioned that there has been a significant amount of analysis and requests for information from the team on how they can improve. Hamilton’s fans would be delighted to see him secure back-to-back podium finishes and create some memorable moments before his departure for Ferrari.