The pain is excruciating when someone tries to stay loyal and all they get in return is a boot to the back. Lewis Hamilton believed in the team that won him 6 world titles and stayed loyal with hopes of winning the mythical 8th title. However, all Mercedes have given to Lewis Hamilton is subpar machinery and boatloads of headache. After the traumatic Qualifying in Miami, fans stand with the Briton as Mercedes faces the heat.
Lewis Hamilton, who once promised to come back stronger and challenge Red Bull for the 2022 title, seems to have fallen victim to the Mercedes F1 team. The Silver Arrows have been unable to provide a competitive car and when the Briton complains or says something, he is silenced by the PR team owing to Hamilton’s crybaby attitude. Nevertheless, fans have come to Lewis Hamilton’s rescue.
How to tell a driver doesn’t want to talk #F1 #MiamiGP pic.twitter.com/yViezS6bTp
— Chris Medland (@ChrisMedlandF1) May 6, 2023
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Hamilton finished P13 during the Miami GP qualifying session. The Briton is starting so far back because of the timing of Mercedes’ Pit wall and their decision to send Hamilton out late in the qualifying. As a result of sending him late, Hamilton had to wait for cars on the last lap which meant that his own tires started losing temperature resulting in him being knocked out in Q2 only.
A recent photo of Lewis Hamilton walking down the paddock after his P13 qualifying at Miami GP was uploaded on Twitter. The Briton’s sadness could be sensed through the photo as Hamilton put his head down in frustration and kept walking. It was heart-piercing to see Lewis Hamilton in such pain and agony as the frustrations continue to build after the 2021 Abu Dhabi GP.
The LH army and the F1 community stood with Lewis Hamilton during this tough time as they blame Mercedes for not being able to make a competitive car for the 7x World Champion. Let’s see what the fans have to say.
Fans support Lewis Hamilton as Mercedes lets him down once again
Fans took to Twitter and replied to the post where Lewis Hamilton was seen walking away from Media and fans after failing to make it to Q3. Many suggested that Lewis Hamilton deserves so much better than what Mercedes provided him post-2021. Others suggested that Hamilton cannot be blamed and it was Mercedes who screwed up in qualifying. Let’s see how the fans reacted:
Deserves so much better after 21…. https://t.co/JNjLMmakr8
— Sam Stewart (@SamStewart28091) May 7, 2023
Can’t exactly blame him can you!
— 😶🌫️ (@aimeecr26) May 6, 2023
I can’t blame him.
— Nathalie 🇨🇦 (@Cleo0069) May 6, 2023
Can you blame him?
— 🅻🅴🆆.🄸🅂.Ƒ❶ (@Formula_HAM) May 6, 2023
Blame the team!! Their fault!!
— rbo30 (@rbo301) May 7, 2023
Multiple people suggested that Mercedes keeps letting Hamilton down and that they left it for very late in the Miami GP Q2 session. Others suggested that Mercedes have hired strategists from Ferrari as these strategy blunders are not natural for the Silver Arrows.
Mercedes. I'm just… so mad they kept leaving it so late.
— Charlotte (@MBiberauer_) May 6, 2023
I don’t blame him, did Mercedes hire Ferrari strategists?
bc that was a late exit to Q3. very disappointing after a great FP1 run— J.B 🇨🇴❄️ (@jbm17_) May 6, 2023
Why should he his team is letting him down
— Sandra #F1mydna 💜 (@Sandra24Jan) May 6, 2023
Can't blame him. Mercedes screwed him on the strategy
— itsssssmango (@itssssssmango) May 6, 2023
Mercedes keeps letting him down so he can’t let the racing speak for him ! Tomorrow is what counts . #SirLewisHamilton𓃵 #NeverGiveUp
— Joy Morais (@JoyMorais3) May 6, 2023
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Many drivers do their talking on the track rather than chatting outside it. However, Mercedes fail to provide Hamilton with the machinery so that he could also do the talking on the track.
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What do you think? Will Hamilton be able to make a comeback on Sunday?