Lewis Hamilton described his performance in the Canadian Grand Prix as "one of the worst races" of his career, finishing fourth behind Mercedes teammate George Russell. Hamilton acknowledged his mistakes, admitting that his car was capable of winning but his errors cost him. Despite the disappointment, he remained positive about the team's progress and the competitiveness of their car.
Hamilton, a record-holder at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, lamented missing out on a victory at a track where he has enjoyed success in the past. Russell, starting from his second career pole position, expressed regret over missed opportunities but praised the team's competitiveness and their return to fighting for victories.
Russell's bold overtaking moves on Oscar Piastri and Hamilton in the closing laps earned him a podium finish, marking Mercedes' first podium of the season. He described the racing as hard but fair, emphasizing the challenges of navigating a single dry racing line.
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff expressed satisfaction with the team's progress despite missing out on a win, noting the positive development direction of their car. He acknowledged Red Bull's continued challenge but highlighted the shrinking performance gap, signaling confidence in Mercedes' competitiveness moving forward.
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