Lewis Hamilton’s problem in 2022 isn’t just regarding the uncompetitive Mercedes F1 car. According to Mathias Lauda, son of F1 legend Nikiraud, it’s also because of his new teammate George Russell that the seven F1 World Champions are so “moody” this year.
“He’s really struggling to fight in the midfield,” Mathias Lauda told Servus TV.
“It’s still early days, but so far only Lewis has problems, while for George Russell, the factory team is all new to him.”
“Lewis lost the title on the final lap of the last race in 2021, and my motivation is different now, and Russell seems to be completely motivated and doing a good job.”
Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher agrees that the addition of 24-year-old George Russell is worrisome to Lewis Hamilton.
“Hamilton has discovered that Russell has a very different ability than Botta,” Ralf Schumacher told formel1.de.
Lars Schumacher says George Russell is also very effective at gathering the Mercedes F1 team around him.
“Russell, like Hamilton, is always encouraging people on the team. He is now fishing in the same pond as his teammates,” said Ralf Schumacher.
“Now I know Russell handles the situation better. I’m sure it’s annoying Lewis. Lewis is obviously selfish, but as drivers we’re all. I used to. Was so. “
“But Lewis is really struggling in the car and complaining a lot. He does it when things are going well, but once more he’s struggling.”
Meanwhile, Mathias Lauda is fighting the FIA (International Automobile Federation) regarding Hamilton wearing jewelery in the cockpit as Mohammed bin Sreyem vows to penalize Lewis Hamilton following Monaco. He says he is crazy regarding it.
“Why doesn’t he put the jewelery back right following the race?” Asked Mathias Lauda.
“The FIA has rules and must be the same for 1000 race series.”
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