Despite finishing third in the Canadian Grand Prix and taking the podium for the second time in the 2022 Formula 1 season, Lewis Hamilton hit a negative mark last Sunday (19/6): he equaled the longest winless streak of his career.
But this isn’t the first time the British driver has achieved a winning streak in Formula 1. In 2013, the seven-times world champion completed 10 races without a win. That year, the driver was still acclimating to the Mercedes, the team he moved to.
The first time he had quick wins was in 2009, when he was still racing for McLaren. Having been world champion for the first time in 2008, the following year wasn’t the best, with Hamilton finishing only in fifth place.
End of an era or Mercedes’ fault?
Having fought for the title last season until the last race, when he won until the last lap, Hamilton was expected to be strong in the fray this year in search of an eighth championship. However, a series of errors in the Mercedes car prevented the driver from contending for the title.
In addition to the team’s flaws, some regulations changes may explain the poor performance of Hamilton and Mercedes. To make matters worse, the driver experienced back pain from porpoises, a side effect of the car that causes it to bounce off the track in straights or on fast curves.
Although expectations are not the greatest, the next Formula 1 Grand Prix will be in the UK, which is a great opportunity for Hamilton to win again at home, with the support of the fans.
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