Lewis Hamilton’s struggles in 2024 continue as he experienced an engine failure during the Australian Grand Prix. The race has been quite eventful, with unexpected twists and turns. The current championship leader faced a burnt brake issue and was forced to retire from the race. Additionally, Hamilton encountered an engine failure and had to park his car on the side of the track.
The start of the 2024 season has been challenging for the Brackley team, as they have been unable to match the performance of Red Bull and Ferrari. The weekend has been particularly unfortunate for the Silver Arrows, especially for Hamilton. He was eliminated from the second qualifying session, and the engine blowout during the race only added to their woes.
The Australian Grand Prix in 2024 also faced difficulties due to higher temperatures, which caused troubles for several drivers on the grid. Hamilton had to slow down and eventually stop on the side of the track during the 17th lap around Albert Park. He immediately reported the issue to the race engineer and safely brought his car to a halt. This weekend is one that the team would prefer to forget.
Fans expressed their shock and amusement on social media platforms like X. Some fans speculated about Hamilton’s rumored move to Ferrari, suggesting that there might be a reason behind it. Others were surprised by Verstappen’s early exit from the race. The Australian Grand Prix became more intriguing with each passing moment, according to some fans.
Many fans found humor in the situation, as two of the top drivers had to retire prematurely from the race. Some attributed the issues to the hot weather at Albert Park, while others expressed their disappointment and pain following Hamilton’s early retirement.
Mercedes certainly did not anticipate such a challenging Australian Grand Prix. In contrast to Hamilton’s struggles, his teammate George Russell had a better performance. This will likely widen the point gap between rival teams in the 2024 championship season for the Brackley team.