Mood swings in Zandvoort

In a season still without success for Mercedes, the Silver Arrows come close to depriving an imperial Max Verstappen of another resounding success at home. Despite Lewis Hamilton's exalted remarks about his team, the eight-time world champions have few regrets having seen the level of performance displayed by their capricious W13. It remains to be seen whether such a clear opportunity will arise between now and the end of the year.

Published on 05/09/2022 à 15:40

Julien BILLIOTTE

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Mood swings in Zandvoort

A final fatal restart for Lewis Hamilton, source of all the frustrations © Germain Hazard / DPPI

Was it the nightmare of Abu Dhabi that came back to his mind at Zandvoort? The specter of a white season, a first in a fifteen-year career? The vision of his teammate wearing those damn Soft tires when he was riding on Mediums that were a little less fresh and above all much less efficient? Still, the nerves of Lewis Hamilton let go. The floodgates have opened. And the emotions were released. With violence. “ I can't believe how you guys could screw me like that, you have no idea how fucking pissed I am ", bellowed the seven-time world champion on the radio as a potential success turned into a mere 4th place in the final laps of an eventful Dutch Grand Prix. “ Emotions are constantly on edge during a race, and this remark is valid for me too, tempera Toto wolff, main team Mercedes, after the race. Quand vous êtes au volant, cela sort de votre bouche sans que vous ne puissiez rien n’y faire. Nous faisons un peu office de sacs anti-vomi, comme dans les avions. Ç’a toujours fonctionné comme cela entre nous. Quand on a échangé sur la stratégie de course le matin de l

Julien BILLIOTTE

AUTOhebdo deputy editor-in-chief. The feather dipped in gall.

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