Lewis Hamilton’s start to the Formula One season has been his worst yet, with only 19 points accumulated after the first five races. The 39-year-old driver, who will be leaving Mercedes at the end of the campaign, is facing challenges as the Silver Arrows continue to lag behind the likes of Red Bull, McLaren, and Ferrari.
Mercedes is pinning its hopes on performance upgrades for the upcoming Miami Grand Prix. Toto Wolff, the team principal, is optimistic that these changes will mark a significant step forward, having faced difficulties in optimizing car performance in the previous race in China.
Wolff acknowledges the shortcomings of the current car and the need for bolder strategies. He also recognizes that Hamilton’s willingness to push the limits may have contributed to some setbacks.
Meanwhile, the Christian Horner saga continues to unfold. The woman who initially accused Horner of inappropriate behavior has challenged Red Bull’s decision to clear him of any wrongdoing, triggering an internal investigation that is expected to conclude in mid-May.
There are also reports of a strain in the relationship between Lewis Hamilton and Toto Wolff since Hamilton’s announcement of his departure from Mercedes next year. Rumors suggest that Hamilton is growing impatient with the lack of technical solutions provided by Wolff and the team leadership.
Mercedes boss Wolff, on the other hand, reportedly feels betrayed by Hamilton’s decision to leave, seeing it as a departure from his home and a severing of their previous bond of gratitude.
