Lewis Hamilton delivered one other downbeat message following the F1 dash race for the Qatar Grand Prix, admitting “at this level I actually don’t care”.
It’s been a troublesome weekend for Hamilton, who may solely qualify seventh in dash qualifying.
That was disappointing for Hamilton given Mercedes F1 teammate George Russell certified second.
It was an identical story within the 19-lap dash race on the Lusail Worldwide Circuit as Russell challenged the 2 McLarens for the victory, Hamilton dropped again to complete sixth.
After dash qualifying on Friday, Hamilton stated he’s “positively not quick anymore” amid his newest defeat to Russell.
Hamilton was requested about that aforementioned quote – however remained downbeat when giving his reply.
When requested if he’ll have the ability to flip issues round when he strikes to Ferrari subsequent 12 months, Hamilton stated: “I’ve no clue man. I don’t have a solution for you. It’s not been nice.
“At this level I actually don’t care, I simply need to get by way of these subsequent couple of races. Do my job, flip up and I’m trying ahead to the winter break. I awoke this morning and crucial factor is to depart with gratitude.
“I’m actually grateful to do what I really like doing even when there are days that I don’t like it as a lot. I’m actually, actually so fortunate to be right here with all these different wonderful athletes.
“It’s painful when it doesn’t go nicely. Nobody likes shedding. That’s a part of the journey.”
Hamilton’s struggles proceed at Mercedes
Despite the fact that Hamilton has been capable of take two F1 victories in his ultimate 12 months with Mercedes, it’s arguably been the seven-time world champion’s most disappointing marketing campaign at Mercedes.
Hamilton is 17-5 down in opposition to Russell (22-6 in the event you embody the sprints) in qualifying.
The 39-year-old has solely ever been crushed in qualifying by a teammate as soon as over a complete season – in 2014 – in opposition to Nico Rosberg.
Hamilton stays up there as one of many best possible over a race distance although.
Final day trip in Las Vegas, Hamilton demonstrated excellent race tempo to complete second from tenth on the grid.
Hamilton felt he may have gained in Sin Metropolis had he acquired his qualifying proper.