Monaco always gets a bit of a bad reputation nowadays among Formula 1 fans. Granted, the current generation of F1 cars, coupled with the twisty and narrow streets of the principality, has given us some dull Grand Prix. However, the real excitement and drama are delivered on a Saturday. The allure of the Monaco Grand Prix weekend is the Qualifying session. And this year’s Qualifying can be regarded as one of the best we’ve seen in a while! For Lewis Hamilton, though, it’ll be one to forget.
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Mercedes brought the highly anticipated upgrade package to Monaco this weekend. While the pace was seemingly improved, other aspects of the team held the 38-year-old back when it came to setting a grid position for tomorrow’s race. In the end, on a track that was evolving with every lap being put in, Hamilton could only manage sixth on the grid. But why was the 7x champion not able to put in another lap that would’ve guaranteed a better starting position at the end of Q3?
Well, as it turns out, the Silver Arrows had apparently not considered this option. The track evolution was evident to all. That being said, Mercedes still opted to fuel the Brit for a single flying lap. This decision did come to bite them in the end, with George Russell also finishing only eight.
Fans react as Lewis Hamilton is let down once again by Mercedes
As soon as this radio communication between Hamilton and his race engineer, Peter Bonnington went viral, fans rushed to the social networking site, Twitter to share their reactions. One fan even commented, “what a mess.”
Let’s take a look at just a few of the fan reactions from this bizarre Mercedes x Lewis Hamilton Qualifying goof up.
Inflation is hitting us all huh well that settles it
📻 | Lewis Hamilton: “Why can’t I do another lap?” 📻 | Bono: “Fuel limitations, Lewis.”
Are you taking the piss
📻 | Lewis Hamilton: “Why can’t I do another lap?” 📻 | Bono: “Fuel limitations, Lewis.”
what a mess
📻 | Lewis Hamilton: “Why can’t I do another lap?” 📻 | Bono: “Fuel limitations, Lewis.”
Lewis Hamilton fans were understandably angry at the team. Throughout today’s session, the Brit showcased some supreme pace. However, at the very last hurdle, the team miscalculated, and that led to the LH Army ruing Hamilton’s missed opportunity.
Lord this team is gonna give me a stroke
📻 | Lewis Hamilton: “Why can’t I do another lap?” 📻 | Bono: “Fuel limitations, Lewis.”
y’all are not serious individuals.
📻 | Lewis Hamilton: “Why can’t I do another lap?” 📻 | Bono: “Fuel limitations, Lewis.”
Hamilton has been shown interest from rival teams recently. Reports suggest an attempted coup by Ferrari, too. In light of this, Hamilton has instead chosen to declare that his loyalties still lie with the Brackley-based team. But after what happened today, the fans aren’t too sure.
This is the shit he has to work with. In a car already too slow to compete at the front 🤦🏾♀️
📻 | Lewis Hamilton: “Why can’t I do another lap?” 📻 | Bono: “Fuel limitations, Lewis.”
unserious ass team
📻 | Lewis Hamilton: “Why can’t I do another lap?” 📻 | Bono: “Fuel limitations, Lewis.”
You guys can't be serious @MercedesAMGF1
📻 | Lewis Hamilton: “Why can’t I do another lap?” 📻 | Bono: “Fuel limitations, Lewis.”
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Why go to Ferrari when Mercedes can become Ferrari
📻 | Lewis Hamilton: “Why can’t I do another lap?” 📻 | Bono: “Fuel limitations, Lewis.”
Is it time that Lewis Hamilton took a decision to ditch the clearly flustered Mercedes?