F1: Poker gamble signed Hamilton, it’s totally validated

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F1: Poker gamble signed Hamilton, it’s totally validated

Published on June 13, 2023 at 02:35

In the tough last season at Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton had a similar start to the year in 2023. But for the Spanish Grand Prix, everything changed. The German team made some changes to their car which ended up making a difference. But these developments, Mercedes owes them in large part to the seven-time world champion.

After a tricky season, mercedes was still struggling at the start of 2023. But in Barcelona, ​​the German team seems to have found the winning formula. Lewis Hamilton and george russell finished second and third in the Spanish Grand Prixscoring valuable points for mercedes. In order to return to the heights, the team led by Toto Wolff began many changes to obtain a more efficient car. And the bets of mercedes seem to have paid off given the results of the two Britons. Some have also validated these major changes.

“There are encouraging signs for Mercedes”

 » The evolution of Mercedes in Barcelona? I think it’s a good thing, because they showed in the race that they have overcome the threat from Aston Martin and Ferrari. On a circuit where the car’s ability to take care of its tyres, have good aerodynamic balance and good aerodynamic performance is put to the test, it showed good potential. Barcelona is one of the places where sheer performance, the aero package and the ability to get the balance and be good with the tires is crucial, which is why the Red Bulls have been so dominant, at least that of Max [Verstappen] the summer ! So I think there are encouraging signs for Mercedes » thus explained Damon Hill in comments reported by NextGen-Auto.

« Well done to Lewis »

The former pilot williams then hailed the great importance of Lewis Hamilton in this metamorphosis mercedes.  » Hearing Lewis say ‘I enjoyed driving the car’ is a good sign. It’s also a win for him, because he kept saying ‘I told you we should have done something sooner’. They did what he asked of them and they saw progress so kudos to Lewis he explained. See now if mercedes will be able to maintain this course to enable Lewis Hamilton to come and compete Max Verstappen this season.