Lewis Hamilton admits he's not fast anymore
- Lewis Hamilton finished qualifying in seventh place, while his teammate George Russell qualified second.
- Hamilton expressed frustration over his consistent lack of speed during recent qualifying sessions.
- Despite a decent car, Hamilton concluded that his driving remains a hurdle in achieving better results.
In Qatar, Lewis Hamilton, the renowned Formula 1 driver, faced another disappointing qualifying session during the Bahrain Grand Prix on Friday. The 39-year-old driver, who races for Mercedes, will be starting the upcoming sprint race from the seventh position, which is considerably lower than expected for a driver of his caliber. His Mercedes teammate, George Russell, will start from second on the grid, reflecting a stark contrast in performance between the two drivers. Hamilton openly acknowledged his struggles, stating that he has been consistently slow in qualifying, feeling the pressure of being back in the pack makes it nearly impossible to compete for victories. He mentioned that despite the car being relatively decent and free of issues, his performance lacked the necessary speed and agility. He further emphasized the repetitive nature of his qualifying sessions, indicating that his struggles have persisted over time without much improvement. In expressing his view over the day's performance, Hamilton stated that he found no particular positives to take except that his teammate George Russell had showcased a fast car. The results reinforce the ongoing challenges Hamilton is facing in the current season, as he grapples with performance issues amidst the competitive dynamics of Formula 1.