Lewis Hamilton was happy to see George Russell win the Austrian Grand Prix. Russell’s unexpected victory came after an incident involving the race leaders. Hamilton, who finished fourth, applauded his teammate and showed his support while in the car.
After the race, Hamilton expressed his satisfaction at his teammate’s victory. He congratulated George Russell and thanked the Mercedes factory team at Brackley and Brixworth for their hard work in improving the car’s performance. Hamilton believed their dedication had been worth it and had brought them closer to being the best. He considered the result in Austria a well-deserved reward for the team’s efforts.
Reflecting on his own performance, Hamilton admitted it hadn’t been the easiest weekend for him. He mentioned that his car suffered damage early in the race, which affected his overall performance. Despite this incident, Hamilton remained determined and optimistic. He saw challenges as an opportunity to learn and grow, with the goal of coming back stronger in the next race.
After an intense battle on lap 19, Hamilton revealed his car was damaged in a collision with another driver. This resulted in a large hole in the side of his car, making it difficult to control. As a result, Hamilton went off the track in turn 1.
Despite this incident, Hamilton looked optimistically towards the next race at Silverstone. He highlighted the special atmosphere and fan support at the circuit, and he believed the track’s characteristics might suit his car better. Hamilton chose to move past the incidents in Austria and focus on what they could achieve in the next few races.
Despite the challenges he faces, Lewis Hamilton admitted his teammate’s victory and points earned were crucial in closing the gap in the Constructors’ Championship. Fans were delighted by George Russell’s surprising victory and were hoping for a similar performance at Mercedes’ home race at Silverstone.
