Lewis Hamilton’s Frustration Erupts After Japanese Grand Prix Finish

Lewis Hamilton’s frustration was palpable after the Japanese Grand Prix as he finished in ninth place, a disappointing result for the seven-time F1 champion. The Mercedes racer was clearly not in the mood for questions during his post-race interview, cutting it short after just two questions.

When asked about his race, Hamilton simply replied, “It was okay,” before becoming visibly irritated by a question about whether he was jealous of the faster Ferraris. The reporter’s question seemed to strike a nerve with Hamilton, who retorted, “Do you have any better questions?” before walking away from the interview.

Despite his short fuse with the print media, Hamilton did open up a bit more in the TV pen, discussing the challenges he faced during the race. He mentioned damage to his car in the first stint, leading to significant understeer that affected his performance on track.

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff acknowledged that the team’s chances of a podium finish were derailed by a poor first stint, but he praised Hamilton’s performance in the later stages of the race. The team will need to analyze what went wrong in the early laps to ensure better results in future races.

Overall, the Japanese Grand Prix was a tough outing for Hamilton and Mercedes, but the team will be looking to bounce back in the upcoming races. With Hamilton set to leave Mercedes for Ferrari at the end of the season, every race becomes crucial for the British driver to make his mark before the end of an era.