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Lewis Hamilton Faces “Difficult” Task With Mercedes Unclear on Tackling “Aggressive” US GP

Published 10/15/2023, 6:00 AM EDT

For those gearing up for a smooth ride with Lewis Hamilton at the upcoming US Grand Prix, hold onto your cowboy hats because it might just be a rodeo! As the engines roar to life for the US Grand Prix in Austin, all eyes are on Hamilton. The tantalizing chase for second place in the championship has everyone at the edge of their seats. With only a slim 30-point gap separating him from Sergio Perez, Hamilton’s pursuit feels like a blockbuster in the making.

But in this world of fast cars and even faster decisions, nothing’s ever a straight road. Mercedes‘ recent hints about the challenges of the Austin track add more fuel to the fire of anticipation. Hold onto your helmets, because this is set to be a good, good Grand Prix! However, it won’t be a walk in the park for Hamilton.

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“How are we going to go in Austin? Well, that’s a very different track. It’s an aggressive tarmac, and it’s very easy to overheat the tires,” quipped Andrew Shovlin, Mercedes’ technical director. Red Bull and McLaren’s dominance in high-speed performance is adding a layer of challenge for the Mercedes team.

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But hey, unpredictability is the name of the game! One weekend, it’s Ferrari stealing the limelight, and another, it’s McLaren or Mercedes. Drawing the season’s unpredictable nature, Shovlin stated, “It’s difficult to know exactly where we are going to stand out.“

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Despite the uncertainty, hope springs eternal. “Our goal is to go there and hopefully be fighting for a podium,” concluded Shovlin, showing a mix of determination and optimism. Here’s to hoping that Mercedes brings their A-game to Austin, and Hamilton can keep chasing that elusive second spot in the championship. Buckle up, folks!

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But to go back to the Silver Arrows winning era, Mercedes might have to look at, seemingly simpler avenues.

Mercedes is back to the drawing board for Lewis Hamilton

A challenging season is leading Mercedes to rethink and recalibrate. Team Principal Toto Wolff opened up in a recent chat with Italian magazine La Gazzetta dello Sport, especially in light of the concerns Lewis Hamilton raised about the W14’s cockpit position.

Wolff made his stance clear, “We have to get back to basics,” adding, “I don’t want to hear Lewis say anymore ‘My cockpit is too far forward’.”

Remember when Mercedes shifted gears by abandoning its ‘zeropod’ concept? That move during the Monaco Grand Prix showcased the team’s readiness for change. Wolff confirmed, “We know what we understand and will not pay attention to what we do not understand,” emphasizing the need to restore driver confidence. He stated, “The biggest problem is that the drivers have no confidence in the car. We have to give them a solid foundation to score good points.”

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Pulkit is an F1 writer at EssentiallySports. With a strong academic background in engineering, he possesses an in-depth understanding of the intricate mechanics and technology driving Formula 1. This expertise allows him to offer insightful analysis, exploring the technical aspects of the sport and shedding light on the innovative advancements that shape the world of F1.

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Akash Pandhare