Lewis Hamilton experienced a difficult weekend at the 2023 US Grand Prix, as Mercedes’ performance remained uneven despite recent upgrades.Hamilton regarded his quest to win as a “pretty impossible task” due to continuous issues with their car’s performance in comparison to Red Bull and McLaren. Despite this, Mercedes demonstrated improvement, and Hamilton praised the team’s efforts, particularly in strengthening the car’s floor.
The improvements made the car feel more competitive, but not enough to regularly challenge the frontrunners‐7†source】【9†source). One of the most frustrating moments came after the race, when Hamilton was penalized for a technical infraction with the car’s underfloor board.
This development invalidated his superb second-place performance, further complicating Mercedes’ situation as they strive to closes the gap with their competitors.
Hamilton expressed displeasure but remained positive, adding that Mercedes had “leveled up” with recent advancements, even if there is still much work ahead (sources 8 and 9). Hamilton’s team also made a strategic error during the race, with a miscalculation on pit stop timing possibly costing him a better position.
Mercedes’ hazardous one-stop plan backfired as Hamilton’s tyres degraded quickly, squandering precious time and potentially causing a confrontation with Max Verstappen (source: 8).
Despite the hurdles, Hamilton remains committed to keep pushing for improved results as the season comes to a close, with an eye on the future and ongoing growth for the next year.
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