The seven-time world champion endured one of his most challenging weekends, securing just one point after a tenth-place finish, while teammate George Russell nearly fought for a win before a questionable pit stop cost him the lead. Despite the results, Hamilton found solace in a cherished pre-race experience, driving one of his hero Ayrton Senna's iconic McLaren MP4\/5B\u2014a moment Hamilton called \"the greatest honor\" of his career.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on the race at Interlagos, Hamilton didn\u2019t hold back his frustration with the car\u2019s performance. \u201cWe were just slow,\u201d he told Sky Sports F1. \u201cThe car was really, really tough. The team could have won also today, so at least one car was behaving a lot better.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Known for his typically optimistic mindset, Hamilton\u2019s remarks after the race were unusually candid and reflective of his season\u2019s struggles with the W15. He continued, explaining the car\u2019s problems: \u201cIt's like a plank of wood. It\u2019s like, no suspension. It's bouncing on the tyres everywhere and you can't get on the power anywhere. It's just the worst ride, I think the worst ride that we've definitely ever had, particularly through corners.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With just three races left before he leaves Mercedes to join Ferrari in 2025, Hamilton\u2019s words reveal his impatience with the W15\u2019s limitations. \u201cI could happily go and take a holiday,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Hamilton is now gearing up for his final races with the Silver Arrows, in what will likely be a bittersweet farewell after 12 seasons and six world championships with the team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Yet, in a weekend marked by disappointment, Hamilton still found a silver lining when he was invited to drive Ayrton Senna's 1990 McLaren MP4\/5B around the Interlagos circuit. Hamilton, who has a deep connection to Brazil and was made an honorary citizen in 2022, described the experience as \u201cvery, very emotional.\u201d The significance of driving Senna\u2019s car\u2014a vehicle he had idolized watching as a child\u2014was not lost on Hamilton. \"I was just revisiting my childhood as I was watching [Ayrton] race here as a kid,\" he said to F1 TV. \"Hearing that sound\u2026 watching him drive here, winning that race\u2014I just couldn\u2019t believe that I just had that chance to do that, and it was really the greatest honour of my career.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Hamilton is now gearing up for his final races with the Silver Arrows, in what will likely be a bittersweet farewell after 12 seasons and six world championships with the team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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