In the Face of Mercedes Struggle, Lewis Hamilton Gives Up On Another F1 Record With Convenient Remark

Formula 1 isn’t an easy sport to leave your legacy in. Even though Lewis Hamilton is easily one of the greatest drivers that the sport has witnessed, he is still eager to build on his 7 World titles record that he shares with Michael Schumacher. However, with Mercedes not at the top of their game this season, one record might be slipping through his fingers.

Lewis Hamilton is the only driver to have won a Grand Prix in every season he has competed in. A remarkable record that doesn’t seem like could be broken. However, given Mercedes’ 2022 struggles, this record might not even exist come Abu Dhabi.

Hamilton, however, doesn’t seem too disappointed about it. Speaking to the media ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, he remarked, “I don’t really care about records, in general.”

He then went on to explain, “I am not focused on the record. I am, of course, trying to get the win this year but the record is not important to me.”

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This year has not gone how Hamilton would’ve planned and this has further forced him to postpone his 8th title hopes. He stands 6th in the Drivers’ standings and Mercedes are 3rd in the Constructors’.

However, he is as motivated as ever to race and fight on track, despite grid penalties coming his way this Sunday.

Lewis Hamilton is in good spirits despite the grid penalties for the Italian Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton’s career has been defined by the “it ain’t over till it’s over” mantra. Remember Brazil 2021? This year they may not have the fastest car, but Mercedes have somehow kept Hamilton as motivated as ever.

Hamilton was asked why he was in such a good mood despite grid penalties and the fact that with Mercedes’ pace this season, he cannot make massive inroads. He responded, “The race weekend. I just love racing. I love these back-to-backs, I could race almost every weekend.”

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Mercedes’ apparent upturn in fortunes and pace was on display at Zandvoort during last week’s Dutch Grand Prix. However, Monza is a low-downforce circuit compared to the twisty bits of Zandvoort. Can Mercedes continue their hot streak of pace? Can Lewis Hamilton pull something special out of the bag at the Italian Grand Prix this Sunday?