Lewis Hamilton brands Mercedes’ W15 ‘UNDRIVABLE’ following Q1 exit in Interlagos qualifying

Lewis Hamilton has not had the best of outings at the 2024 Brazilian Grand Prix weekend. The rain-affected event recently saw Hamilton get knocked out in the Q1 session of qualifying in his Mercedes W15. Following his shocking exit, Lewis Hamilton has totally ripped into his challenger.

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The seven-time world champion has ruthlessly deemed it as undrivable. His teammate George Russell in the other W15 was able to manage a P2 starting position. Following the Q1 exit, Hamilton sounded extremely dejected.

Maybe I’ll start from the pitlane and, I don’t know, we’ll see, but it’s undrivable. Lewis Hamilton via the post qualifying interviewHamilton: “Maybe I’ll start from the pitlane and… I don’t know, we’ll see, but it’s undrivable. “— Junaid #JB17 (@JunaidSamodien_) November 3, 2024 Looking at the reaction of the Brit, it is quite clear that he does not have high hopes for the upcoming main race.

Moreover, he has asserted that he could look to start from the pit-lane to have a decent outing in the 2024 Brazilian Grand Prix. RELATEDLance Stroll’s late crash causes Max Verstappen’ SHOCK elimination from Brazilian GP qualifyingGeorge Russell’ Interlagos qualifying outing reminded him of his ‘karting days’While Lewis Hamilton will be seen starting the Interlagos race from the south end of the grid, George Russell will line up alongside Lando Norris on the front row. The former put in a mighty lap in Q3 to secure second place in qualifying.

George Russell (via Formula 1)Russell’s final Q3 lap was an impressive 1:23. 578. Sao Paulo has great memories from a few years ago.

Really pleased to be lining up in P2. I loved this, reminded me of the karting days – waking up and eating breakfast in your race suit before going out and driving. George Russell said in the post qualifying interviewGeorge Russell: “Sao Paulo has great memories from a few years ago.

Really pleased to be lining up P2. I loved this, reminded me of the karting days – waking up and eating breakfast in your race suit before going out and driving. “— Junaid #JB17 (@JunaidSamodien_) November 3, 2024 Russell has proved himself as the better driver for the Brackley-based team this year.

He has had the upper hand on Hamilton in qualifying and the recent Interlagos event was further proof of it. RELATEDWilliams star Franco Colapinto crashes out in the wet Brazlian GP Q1 sessionKeeping in view everything that has been discussed, Russell will be eyeing a podium finish in the Brazilian Grand Prix. Hamilton, on the other hand, will be looking for at least a Top 10 finish in order to score some valuable points.

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