Lewis Hamilton’s 2022 season is not being easy at all, and it is that the Briton has gone from having a dominating car, or at least capable of fighting for the title, to one that has a hard time getting on the podium. In addition, he is in his worst streak of races without a victory, worsening his figures since the hybrid era began and the absolute golden stage of Mercedes.
Although his team managed to make up some ground on the leaders, Ferrari and Red Bull, until mid-summer, the reality is that they are still far from fighting for the top step of the podium, much less fighting for the championship. Only a few podiums have served as the motivation for the seven-time champion to continue his comeback, he even managed to add five in a row at certain times, but George Russell has shown a better adaptation to the W13.
However, those who know him well, such as Brackley team technical director Mike Elliott , praised Hamilton’s work in correcting the car’s problems from the start: “Both of our drivers [Hamilton and Russell] have been brilliant this year. We didn’t give them the car they needed to fight.”
“It must have been especially difficult for Lewis, as a seven-time world champion, not to be fighting for race wins,” Elliott told the media at Suzuka. “I think that pushes the team forward, I think that this year they are doing a very good job, giving good comments and working hard.
“His work ethic and attitude haven’t changed at all this season. He stays here late at night on a regular basis, working with us, trying to get the best out of the car, and I think that’s something that resonates with everyone. the members of the team when they see the effort he puts into it”, explained the person in charge of the technique of the Germans.
“Lewis also talks a lot with the factory people. I think he has everything you would expect from a character like that, he’s a great driver, he brings good energy to the team,” Elliott said. “I think that’s exactly what we’re going to need in the difficult winter ahead.”
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