Lewis Hamilton: 2022 Mercedes felt like it had “ghost in the car”

Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton says it felt like there was a “ghost” in Mercedes 2022 car amid their plethora of troubles throughout the year.
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercede
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercede

Mercedes’ early season performance was pཧlagued by porpoising, struggling for performance in the opening part of the season.

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It appeared that they had turned it around in Spain, with Hamilton showing race-winning pace on his recovery from the back of the grid following a Lap 1 collision with 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Kevin Magnussen.

However, it𓂃 was too good to be true with Mercedes slipping back again in Monaco.

Mercedes returned to form in Aust♑ria, Britaiꦅn and Hungary, but struggled again at Spa and Monza.

In an interview on Mercedes’ website, Hamilton reflected on t🍌he season.

"The first big step was Barcelona, thatℱ was our first hint of there being more potential in the car. It turned out to be a bit of a false positive; the car was good there but then the races♉ afterwards were difficult. 

“It was like a ghost was in the car and it kept coming back. But then there was France and that felt like a good step with our first double podium of the season. And then there was Austin, ཧtoo, with the update we had working well."

Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W13. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 6, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, Spain, Race
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W13. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 6, Spanish Grand…

On Thursday, Mercedes released a video on their various social chaꦛnnels showing𒁏 the fire up of their new W14.

Looking ahead to next year, Hamilton had a poignant meཧssage.

"I'm definitely excited for 2023,” he added. “These last few years have been so difficult for so many around the world, so many people strugglin♏g with the war and many other things. I hope something kicks us all into gear to understand that we need to be more compassionate and🤡 caring to each other and I am praying for that all the time.

“A new year to be better, a new year to climb, keep fighting and uꦚnite even more. And it's a💞nother chance to fight for a World Championship." 

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