Hamilton assesses "huge" Mercedes progress
Hamilton assesses "huge" Mercedes progress
Lewis Hamilton has described Mercedes' Hungarian Grand Prix double-podium as "huge" for the team after a torrid start to the year.
Mercedes has struggled for pace across most of the opening 13 races of the season but due to the consistently strong performances of both Hamilton and George Russell, the team has claimed the same number of podiums as Ferrari.
The Silver Arrows have stood on the podium at each of the last six races but after introducing its latest major upgrade package at Silverstone, Mercedes has been able to put up a fight on pace and not rely on the misfortune of Red Bull and Ferrari to creep into contention.
Hamilton and Russell finished second and third to championship leader Max Verstappen in the final two races before the summer shutdown.
"It's hugely satisfying," said Hamilton after his most recent second place.
"It's a great feeling for us, given the year we've had, and obviously to see the progress that we've started to make.
"In France, just getting the second place last week was huge for us already, and this is already, now two races in a row that George and I have shared a podium, which is fantastic for the team, points-wise."
Mercedes trade troubles for pace
The primary source of Mercedes' difficulties in the early phase of the year was porpoising and other bouncing phenomena.
But as the races have progressed the issues have lessened, enabling Mercedes to unlock the underlying pace of the W13 that it had always maintained was there.
"To both finish ahead of the Ferraris is huge for us, given the pace that they've had," added Hamilton.
"And, for me, obviously, starting the race in seventh and getting up here is a great recovery.
"I think given the troubles we had through the weekend, that shows that we've got really great pace."
Related
Change your timezone:
Latest News
Talented young F1 prodigy set to make series DEBUT
- 53 minutes ago
F1 champion reveals 'painful' contract clause that cost him HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS
- 1 hour ago
F1 legend's ICONIC car put up for sale in UK
- 2 hours ago
Incredible statistic puts Verstappen AHEAD of Hamilton record
- 3 hours ago
Fierce rival calls Hamilton F1's GOAT in surprise admission
- Today 12:57
Mercedes star tipped to replace struggling driver THIS season
- Today 11:57
- 1
Related news
Mercedes star tipped to replace struggling driver THIS season
Hamilton car camera captures Verstappen's TRUE feelings toward F1 rival
Marko reveals Vettel requirements for stunning F1 comeback
Fierce Hamilton F1 rival raises timing issue for Ferrari move
F1 Standings
Drivers
- Oliver Bearman
- Charles Leclerc
- Carlos Sainz
- Lando Norris
- Oscar Piastri
- Pierre Gasly
- Esteban Ocon
- Sergio Pérez
- Max Verstappen
- Alexander Albon
- Logan Sargeant
- Lewis Hamilton
- George Russell
- Nico Hülkenberg
- Kevin Magnussen
- Fernando Alonso
- Lance Stroll
- Valtteri Bottas
- Zhou Guanyu
- Daniel Ricciardo
- Yuki Tsunoda
Races
- Gulf Air Grand Prix of Bahrain 2024
- Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2024
- Grand Prix of Australia 2024
- MSC Cruises Grand Prix of Japan 2024
- Grand Prix of China 2024
- Miami Grand Prix 2024
- Gran Premio dell'Emilia Romagna 2024
- Grand Prix of Monaco 2024
- Grand Prix du Canada 2024
- Gran Premio de España 2024
- Grand Prix of Austria 2024
- Grand Prix of Great Britain 2024
- Grand Prix of Hungary 2024
- Grand Prix of Belgium 2024
- Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2024
- Grand Prix of Italy 2024
- Grand Prix of Azerbaijan 2024
- Grand Prix of Singapore 2024
- Grand Prix of the United States 2024
- Gran Premio de la Ciudad de Mexico 2024
- Grande Prêmio de São Paulo 2024
- Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024
- Qatar Grand Prix 2024
- Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi 2024
About GPFans
GPFans is a multi-platform, multi-language brand dedicated to Formula One coverage. We bring you all the ins and outs of the sport, 24/7, everything from up-to-the-minute news and features to the latest viral stories and clips.We believe that a new generation of exciting, outspoken drivers will make F1 more popular than ever before, and we want to give our users access to as much of their heroes as possible, on and off the track. From Lewis Hamilton to Max Verstappen, Daniel Ricciardo to Sebastian Vettel, we provide in-depth analysis of every every Grand Prix in the season, from Australia to Abu Dhabi.
With Formula One under the new ownership of Liberty Media, how the sport is being covered is evolving, and GPFans will look to be at the heart of this progression into new media, as one of the fastest-growing sites covering the king of motorsports.
Follow us on your favorite social media channel
Corporate & Media
Innovatieweg 20C7007 CD, Doetinchem, Netherlands
+31645516860