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Lewis Hamilton's F1 Nightmare in Australia: From Engine Failure to Shocking Qualifying

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From engine failure to a dismal qualifying performance, Lewis Hamilton's Australian Grand Prix weekend was filled with unexpected challenges. Find out what went wrong for the seven-time world champion!

Lewis Hamilton's highly anticipated Australian Grand Prix weekend turned into a nightmare as he suffered an apparent engine failure and was forced to retire from the race. The Mercedes driver, a seven-time world champion, faced a series of setbacks, culminating in a disappointing performance on the track. Hamilton's struggles continued as he qualified in 11th place, a surprising result for the seasoned driver. Despite his experience and talent, he found himself out-qualified by his teammate, George Russell.

Hamilton expressed his frustration at the inconsistencies in his car, admitting that it 'messes with the mind.' This challenging race marked his worst qualifying performance in Australia in 14 years, raising concerns about the future of his season. Karun Chandhok shed light on Hamilton's feelings, describing the situation as 'awful' for the renowned driver.

On the brighter side, Carlos Sainz's impressive performance has put him in the spotlight, overshadowing even Hamilton's struggles. With only Max Verstappen ahead of him in the season's start, Sainz is proving to be a force to be reckoned with. Despite the disappointing race, Hamilton acknowledged the difficulties he faced in Melbourne, labeling the entire weekend as 'a real struggle.'

Hamilton's premature retirement in Lap 17 marked a low point in his Australian Grand Prix experience, capping off a dreadful weekend for the celebrated driver. His uncharacteristic lack of pace in qualifying left many fans puzzled, questioning the dynamics within the Mercedes team. As the season progresses, all eyes will be on Hamilton to see if he can bounce back from this challenging start.

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Lewis Hamilton's miserable Australian Grand Prix weekend ends in ... (PlanetF1)

Lewis Hamilton has retired from the Australian Grand Prix after stopping with an apparent engine failure on his Mercedes W15. Hamilton was seen slowing on ...

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Lewis Hamilton reacts after dismal F1 Australia Grand Prix (The Independent)

The seven-time world champion was forced to retire in Melbourne after a power unit failure.

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Lewis Hamilton: Mercedes driver says car inconsistency 'messes ... (Sky Sports)

Lewis Hamilton qualified 11th for the Australian GP after making a surprise Q2 exit; the seven-time world champion has been out-qualified by Mercedes ...

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'Messes with the mind': Hamilton hits 14-year low in Australian GP ... (The Guardian)

Lewis Hamilton said the inconsistency of his Mercedes 'messes with the mind' after his worst qualifying performance in Australia for 14 years.

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Lewis Hamilton explains 'long list' of Mercedes issues after shock ... (Yahoo Sports)

Hamilton has not won a race since December 2021 and, with team-mate George Russell qualifying in seventh, the seven-time champion has not qualified above his ...

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Karun Chandhok reveals Lewis Hamilton's 'awful' feeling amid ... (Yahoo News Canada)

Hamilton qualified only 11th for Sunday's Australian Grand Prix after a disappointing qualifying in Melbourne.

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Only Max Verstappen can claim to have started the season brighter than Carlos Sainz who is making himself impossible to ignore.

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Lewis Hamilton brands Melbourne weekend 'a real struggle' even ... (Formula 1)

Lewis Hamilton has called the whole of his 2024 Australian Grand Prix weekend “a real struggle” – a struggle that was capped off with a Lap 17 retirement at ...

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Lewis Hamilton OUT of F1 Australian Grand Prix to cap off horror ... (GPfans)

Lewis Hamilton's miserable Australian Grand Prix came to a premature end on Sunday after the Mercedes star was forced to retire in the early stages.

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Australian Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton feeling 'flat' at F1's third race ... (BBC News)

Lewis Hamilton was unable to explain his Mercedes team's lack of pace in qualifying at the Australian Grand Prix after failing to make it into the top 10.

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Lewis Hamilton suffers Australian GP engine failure after Max ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Lewis Hamilton became the second retiree from the 2024 Australian Grand Prix with a power unit problem, not long after Max Verstappen's race was also ended ...

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Lewis Hamilton: Mercedes driver bemoans 'worst start to a season I ... (Sky Sports)

Lewis Hamilton retired from the Australian Grand Prix with a power unit failure; Hamilton has been outperformed by Mercedes team-mate George Russell in the ...

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Lewis Hamilton miserable start to the season for Mercedes gives ... (The Independent)

Hamilton has endured his worst ever start to a Formula 1 season after his retirement in Australia.

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Hamilton: 2024 the worst start to an F1 season I've ever had (autosport.com)

Lewis Hamilton believes 2024 is the worst start to a Formula 1 season he's had in his entire career after retiring from the Australian Grand Prix with engine ...

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Lewis Hamilton says he has another reason to worry for Mercedes ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Lewis Hamilton did not finish the Australian Grand Prix after suffering an engine failure, while team-mate George Russell also crashed out on a wretched day ...

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Hamilton laments 'worst season ever' after retiring from Australian ... (The Guardian)

The Mercedes driver admitted this season was 'worse than 2009' while team principle Toto Wolff said a lack of progress was brutal.

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Lewis Hamilton bemoans "worst ever" start to F1 season amid more ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Mercedes superstar Lewis Hamilton has not held back in his brutally honest assessment of his own start to what has been a difficult season so far for the ...

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Lewis Hamilton explains 'long list' of Mercedes issues after shock ... (Yahoo News Canada)

The Mercedes driver endured his worst qualifying performance in Melbourne in 14 years.

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Martin Brundle spots lack of trust as Lewis Hamilton suffers ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Lewis Hamilton's Australian Grand Prix was over before he completed 20 laps, with the Brit suffering an engine failure that ultimately forced him to retire ...

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Hamilton on worst F1 season start: I'm focused on the bigger picture ... (ESPN)

MELBOURNE, Australia -- After making his worst start to a Formula One season in his 17-year career, Lewis Hamilton said he is remaining positive by focusing ...

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Lewis Hamilton digs out Mercedes engineers as FIA dish out huge ... (Daily Express)

Express Sport is on hand to bring you the latest F1 news from the Australian Grand Prix.

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Lewis Hamilton suffers worst start to a season – and Mercedes still ... (Yahoo Sports)

This season was meant to be a fresh start for Mercedes. After a dire 2022 and an equally disappointing 2023, a “fundamental change” in the philosophy of ...

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Lewis Hamilton reacts after dismal Australian Grand Prix (Yahoo News Canada)

The seven-time world champion was forced to retire in Melbourne after a power unit failure.

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