Lewis Hamilton struggles at Chinese Grand Prix despite strong Sprint performance

Lewis Hamilton faced a tough challenge at the Chinese Grand Prix despite a strong Sprint performance, as he struggled with his Mercedes car throughout the main race. The seven-time F1 champion expressed his frustration with the car, citing unprecedented levels of understeer that hindered his performance on the track.

Hamilton, who has yet to finish a Grand Prix higher than seventh this season, has been grappling with the temperamental nature of the Mercedes W15. Despite a promising start to the season, the car has failed to deliver the expected results, leaving Hamilton to experiment with setups in a bid to find the right balance.

During the Shanghai race, Hamilton qualified a disappointing 18th on the grid after making setup changes that backfired. Despite his best efforts, he could only manage to climb up to ninth place, struggling to make progress due to the understeer issues plaguing his car.

The British driver expressed his frustration with the car’s handling, likening it to driving with damage and feeling like he had never experienced such extreme understeer before. Hamilton acknowledged that better setup decisions could have placed him higher up the grid, but he remains determined to keep fighting and improve the car’s performance.

Meanwhile, Hamilton’s teammate George Russell had a more successful race, finishing in sixth place and outperforming Hamilton once again this season. Russell praised the team’s efforts and highlighted the importance of the Sprint format in providing valuable insights for future races.

As Hamilton continues to grapple with his Mercedes car’s issues, fans will be eagerly watching to see if he can overcome these challenges and return to the front of the grid in the upcoming races.