Lewis Hamilton insists his Mercedes car during the Brazilian Grand Prix was his “worst ride ever” as the seven-time F1 world champion finished 10th in Sao Paulo. Starting 14th on the grid, the seven-time F1 world champion struggled for grip on the wet Interlagos track and dropped back early on.

Some costly accidents have hindered Mercedes in recent races. Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Hamilton’s replacement for 2025, crashed hard just five laps into his F1 practice debut at Monza. Russell then shunted in Austin at the end of sprint qualifying before a second big crash in a week during practice for the Mexico City GP.

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