Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has a strong connection to Brazil. Despite being British, his exceptional performances and aura have earned him honorary Brazilian citizenship. However, the 2024 Brazilian GP sprint race was a disappointing one for Hamilton, who later stated that it was one of the worst races in his career.
Lewis Hamilton has had a mixed bag of performances at the Brazilian GP, marked by both wins and struggles. The Mercedes driver’s 2016 win secured his third F1 title, while his 2021 drive from P10 to victory was iconic. The Brazilian fans have a special affection towards the Briton, particularly after his iconic 2021 comeback victory.
However, recent years have been challenging for the 39-year-old due to track changes and Mercedes’ struggles. Hamilton explained that his W15 was very unstable and difficult to handle which made it challenging for him. Probably one of the worst [races] of the year.
The car was all over the place, it was a real real struggle. My car does not like this track. We have time now to make some changes going into qualifying.
We definitely can’t make it worse. Lewis Hamilton said, as reported by Formula 1Hamilton’s challenging start to the 24-lap sprint event saw him lose three places to midfield drivers and fall to P14. He fought back to regain the lost positions but struggled in a DRS train that hindered overtaking opportunities.
Ultimately, he finished P11, which restored his qualifying position but resulted in zero points. RELATEDMax Verstappen gives blunt response to Lando Norris’ demand to change driving styleLewis Hamilton puts F1 CEO on the spot after Brazilian GP qualifying postponed. Heavy rain forced the postponement of qualifying for the Brazilian GP because the track was unsafe, even with marshals working hard to clear standing water.
During an interview, Lewis Hamilton approached F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali and playfully interrupted him to express his frustration. Stefano Domenicali and Lewis Hamilton Hamilton called the situation ridiculous, emphasizing that he wanted to race. He told Domenicali to provide drivers with better wet tires and tire blankets for such conditions.
You should have sent us out. This is ridiculous, we should go out! I want to go out.
Give us better wet tyres with blankets, we would be able to run in this, I’m putting you on the spot! Lewis Hamilton saidRELATEDMax Verstappen doubles down on English nationality bias in F1 from criticsThe Briton will start Sunday’s Brazilian GP in P16, after getting knocked out in Q3. He will have his work cut out to move up the field and bag some points for his team.
