LEWIS HAMILTON fears that his Mercedes will “bounce for the remainder of the 12 months” in a blow to the seven-time world champion.
The 38-year-old is third within the Components 1 driver standings, solely behind Pink Bull duo Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez.
Lewis Hamilton is third within the driver standingsCredit score: Rex
The Mercedes star continues to have points together with his automotiveCredit score: Reuters
Mercedes have proven indicators of life this season, having largely put the porpoising that plagued their 2022 season behind them.
Based on Hamilton, nevertheless, the difficulty hasn’t utterly gone away.
The Brit stated: “This automotive goes to bounce for the remainder of the 12 months.
“However I really feel optimistic for subsequent 12 months that it received’t be a attribute on the automotive.
“It comes and goes – some races it isn’t bouncing and a few races it’s. However it’s nowhere close to as hardcore as once we had it [last year].”
Earlier this season, Silver Arrows boss Toto Wolff vowed to supply Hamilton and team-mate George Russell with a “extra dependable automotive” in 2024.
He stated: “Our season didn’t actually begin properly in Bahrain, however I believe over the past races we’ve been in a position to comprehend the automotive somewhat bit higher.
“And the race for P2 is absolutely tight between Aston Martin, Ferrari, McLaren, and ourselves.
“Now it’s actually specializing in what we have to do with the intention to be successful championships once more.”
He then added: “Positives are we clearly see some growth routes that operate. We perceive the place we have to add efficiency.
“It’s a irritating course of as a result of it takes time to vary the automotive basically, the idea and aerodynamics. However there’s undoubtedly gentle on the finish of the tunnel.”
Additional quizzed about what his crew must do higher, Wolff continued: “Fundamental areas of enchancment is nearly giving the drivers a extra dependable automotive.
“It’s not about absolute quantity of downforce but it surely’s only for them to know the automotive goes to be steady once they come into the nook, which isn’t the case in the mean time.”
Hamilton and Co can be again in motion in Texas this weekend.
Toto Woldd has vowed to supply his drivers with a ‘extra dependable’ automotive in 2024Credit score: Getty