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Lewis Hamilton back in action in Austin: “I caught Max at the end of the race”
Lewis Hamilton takes the podium in Austin. Photo DPPI
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) is a good diplomat. The Briton, microphone in hand in the parc ferme of Austin (Texas), began his hot analysis of the Grand Prix of USA with praise for the winner of the day, Max Verstappen (Red Bull).
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A very satisfied and very motivated Lewis Hamilton on the radio after winning second place in the #USGP 🥈#F1 pic.twitter.com/wF1RfwXLhZ
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“First of all, I would like to congratulate Red Bull, who have produced an exceptional job this year, recognized the seven-time world champion. With Max, they haven't made a mistake this season. »
However, it was narrow for Lewis Hamilton to return to the top step of the podium for the first time since Saudi Arabia in 2021. Precisely two seconds. “I was catching him at the end of the race, and I think we needed a few more laps (to double it). My team worked so hard to bring this new package here this weekend. »
Lewis Hamilton finally admits having spent two mentally trying weeks. “Honestly, it's been a very difficult time the last few days, with everything going on in the world (in Israel and Gaza), but also with my big blunder (in Qatar, where he hit his teammate George Russell during the first braking. Editor's note).
I really let my team down in that moment, and I had to go through a phase of reflection to know how to recover from that moment. I fought, I felt in great shape and I'm happy with this result. »
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