Hamilton says car felt not the same after Russell raced it

Hamilton: Car 'not the same' after Russell raced it
12 December 2020 by    1 min read
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Dec.12 - Lewis Hamilton, who has now recovered from covid-19, says his Mercedes car felt different after George Russell substituted for him last weekend in Bahrain.

The seven time world champion was fifth and second fastest respectively in Friday's two practice sessions in Abu Dhabi.

"It felt like I had spent a lot of time away from the car so I had to get back into the habit," Sky Italia quotes the British driver as saying.

"The car was not quite the same as when I left. The balance was not the same and I had to work to get it back where it was.

"There were problems with the setup," Hamilton explained. "I had to work on the brake balance as well, but the session went well."

The 35-year-old said Russell, who has now returned to Williams after his Sakhir assignment, did "an amazing job" in his car.

"It was certainly strange to see someone else in my car - I've never missed a race in 27 years. Someday I will write a book about it," said Hamilton.

As for his week holed up in a Bahrain hotel room with covid-19, Hamilton said: "I don't want to talk about it but it was certainly an experience."

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2 F1 Fan comments on “Hamilton says car felt not the same after Russell raced it”

  1. Maclebon

    I find Hamilton’s comment, regarding how the car felt different after Russel drove it, a self promoting comment. The team would have set the car back to his specks before he raced it. I think Russel was purposely interfered with...maybe Hamilton is threatened? Who knows what the dynamics are, when a new kid with loads of promise, does as well as he WAS doing. I’m tired of Hamilton and his passive aggressive behavior!

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  2. David Larison

    George Russel wasn't expected to win the 1st time out in Hamiltons' ride, maybe finish 3rd or 4th, unfortunately someone forgot to mention that to him. I am willing to accept the Teams' story regarding the Tires Debacle, Yeah Right. If Hamilton doesn't figure it out now, let me help. You win races in the Mercedes F1 Ride because it is superior. Wolfe should consider shopping for a Young Lion in F1 to Showcase his Teams Talent. Hamilton is over rated and too full of himself.

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