Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton is keeping tight-lipped about a mysterious upgrade to his Mercedes car.
Hamilton Aims for First Win of the Season
The seven-time F1 champion is hoping to secure his and Mercedes' first victory of the season at the upcoming Qatar Grand Prix.
Mercedes Makes Improvements to Struggling Car
In a desperate attempt to achieve a first-place finish, Mercedes has made significant changes to their struggling car during the recent break after the Japanese Grand Prix.
Hamilton Keeps Details "Top Secret"
Despite recently visiting the Brackley factory to witness the team's efforts, Hamilton remains tight-lipped about the specific details of the upgrade. When asked by Sky Sports, Hamilton said, "I can't tell you, man, I can't tell you. It's all top-secret stuff."
Hamilton Shares Excitement about Wind Tunnel Testing
While hesitant to disclose specifics, Hamilton expressed his excitement about the constant innovation happening in the wind tunnel, stating, "No matter what point of the year you go in there's always new bits coming, there’s bits in the bucket and you know there’s just stuff being tried all the time."
Hamilton Optimistic Despite Disappointing Performance
Hamilton finished in fifth place at the Suzuka race and expressed his disappointment with his car's performance. However, he praised the team's dedication in trying to resolve the issues and stated, "I know they're hungry. And that, for me, I'm like okay I know these guys. I know they're chasing and they're doing absolutely everything they can. So I'm able to then bring that into the weekend."
Hamilton Currently in Third Place
Hamilton is currently in third place in the Drivers standings, trailing Sergio Perez and defending champion Max Verstappen. He has earned five podium finishes this season.
