168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Lewis Hamilton’s latest F1 qualifying defeat continued an unusual trend against Mercedes teammate 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:George Russell.

Hamilton ꧋could only qualify ninth in the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix - which was a majo♚r disappointment given his pace in practice, topping FP2.

It was contrasting fortunes for t🔯he two Mercedes dr𝔍ivers as Russell qualified a superb third.

It continues an 𒀰unusual trend between the two Mercedes drivers, stretching back to the start of 2023.

It means that Russell has out-qualified Hamilton at every night time eveꦉnt since the 2023 Bahrain Gran𒐪d Prix.

The pair were ultimate😼ly evenly matched in 2023 in the qualifying head-to-head, 11 apiece at the end of ♔the season.

Russell v Hamilton in night qualifying sessions

2023 Bahrain GP: Russell (6th) - Hamilton (7th)

2023 Sauꦏdi Arabia GP: Russell (4th) - Hamilton (﷽8th)

2023 Singapore GP: Russell (2nd) - Hamilton (5th)

2023 Qatar GP: Russell (2nd) - Hamilton (3rd)

2023 Las Vegas GP:🧜 Russell (4th) - Hamilton (11th)

2023 Abu Dhabi GP: Russeღll (4th) - Hamilton (11th)

2024 Bahrain GP: Russell (3rd) - Hamilton (9th)

Reflecting on qualifying afterwards, Hꦗamilton blamed a setup tweak for his deficit to Russell, explaining that he’s focused more on race per♓formance.

He told Sky Sports: “It was not the greatest of feelings. I am excited to be here. I think George’s position and the pace he showed today really highlights and is a testament to the team just how h🍒ard everyone is working over the winter.

“It’s amazing to have a car that we can 🌳fight with. It really ignites the fire and flame within us drivers. For me, Bono and everyone did a great job. I just struggled with it in qualifying.

“Yesterday was good, George and I were on the same setups and then he went left and I went right. I think right was definitely not good for single lap but I felt more comfortable with more fuel so I𝔍 hope that reflects tomorrow.”