Chance World, Hamilton jokes: “Maybe if I loosen the bolts on the Mercedes…”

Hamilton chases the Mercedes After the victory in Barcelona, ​​Lewis Hamilton had fueled the fans’ dreams about the possibility of achieving his eighth world title. On the track that best reveals the competitiveness of a car, Ferrari demonstrated that in certain conditions it can challenge for victory; however, in Austria, a cold shower came for Hamilton and the Red fans. The Red Bull Ring exposed the SF-26’s main flaw, its top speed, an aspect that doesn’t leave the #44 calm even at Silverstone. Who knows what Hamilton is signing for this weekend, considering the push from the home crowd but also a two-faced Ferrari between Catalonia and Austria. Net of the -46 in the standings, to think about an eighth title we would need more top speed and performance less dependent on the shape of the track. Hamilton gets away with a joke. Hamilton’s words “A chance for an eighth title? Well, if I enter the Mercedes garage and loosen the bolts…”, this is his comment. “Mercedes are performing at an extraordinary level, it will be difficult for anyone to catch them. Red Bull have taken a step forward and I expect they will be strong; without a doubt Max will be a determining factor and has the power to stand up to Mercedes,” he added. “We have to continue to believe in ourselves, work and get the most out of every weekend. It’s not over until it’s over.”

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2026-07-02 15:04:00