The Bahrain Grand Prix proved to be a challenging race for the team, with unexpected power unit temperature issues affecting both cars right from the early stages. George Russell, who had a strong start and was running in second place, slipped back to finish fifth. On the other hand, Lewis Hamilton managed to move up to seventh from ninth on the grid, gaining positions from Fernando Alonso and Oscar Piastri. However, even the seven-time world champion faced his fair share of problems during the race.
Hamilton reported battery issues early in the race, which caused him to lose ground to his rivals. He described the race as “super average” and acknowledged that he had to deal with brake temperature problems and even a broken seat. Despite these setbacks, Hamilton remained positive, emphasizing the potential of the car. He expressed his confidence in the team’s ability to address the issues and improve the performance of the car.
During the race, Hamilton faced a series of challenges that impeded his progress. He mentioned that his battery was dead at one point, forcing him to derate down the straights, losing valuable time in the process. It took several laps to address this issue, leading to a significant time loss. Additionally, Hamilton dealt with overheating brakes and overall subpar performance of the car. These factors contributed to a less than ideal race for the seven-time champion.
Despite the difficulties, Hamilton managed to find a few bright spots during the race. Using the undercut strategy, he was able to pass Oscar Piastri and overtake a McLaren driver after exiting the pits. Hamilton expressed that he had a bit of fun during these maneuvers and felt more competitive towards the end of the race. However, the initial setbacks proved to be too significant for him to make a significant impact on the final standings.
On Friday, Hamilton expressed optimism about the car’s potential to compete, unlike the previous two years. He believed that with a better qualifying performance, he could have finished higher up the grid, despite the problems faced during the Bahrain Grand Prix. Hamilton remained hopeful that the team could address the issues and continue to build on the current platform for better results in future races.
Overall, the Bahrain Grand Prix was a challenging race for the team, with both drivers facing unexpected issues that affected their performance. While Hamilton remained positive about the car’s potential, he acknowledged the need to address the technical issues that hampered their race in Bahrain. With a resilient team and a competitive spirit, the team looks forward to overcoming these challenges and aiming for better results in the upcoming races.