Lewis Hamilton’s struggles in 2024 continue as he experienced an engine failure during the Australian Grand Prix. The race has been filled with excitement and unexpected events. The current championship leader faced a burnt brake issue, leading to his retirement from the race. Additionally, Hamilton encountered an engine failure, forcing him 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. The seven-time world champion’s elimination from Q2 in Qualifying was a blow for the German manufacturer. His engine failure during the race only added to their disappointment.
A higher temperature during the 2024 Australian Grand Prix caused difficulties for multiple drivers. Hamilton had to slow down and eventually stop on the side of the track during the 17th lap at Albert Park. He immediately communicated the issue with his race engineer and safely parked his car. This weekend will surely be one that the team would prefer to forget.
Fans took to X to express their shock and reactions to the race weekend. Some fans mentioned Hamilton’s rumored move to Ferrari and believed that there was a reason behind it. Others were surprised by Verstappen’s retirement from the race. The Australian GP became increasingly interesting as these events unfolded.
Many fans found humor in the early retirements of two of the best drivers on the grid. Some attributed the issues to the hot weather at Albert Park. Others expressed their disappointment and pain following Hamilton’s early exit from the race.
It is clear that the Australian GP did not go as planned for Mercedes. In contrast to Hamilton, George Russell had a better performance compared to his teammate. This will further widen the point gap between rival teams in the 2024 championship season.