Hamilton walks back strategy criticism

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Hamilton walks back strategy criticism

After being reported to have made comments critical of Mercedes’ strategy in last weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix at an event following the race, Lewis Hamilton took to social media to admit he had ‘spoken out in frustration’ after starting on soft tyres failed to pay off for him.

“I know there has been a lot of chat around the last [race] and our strategy in Singapore which just didn’t work,” Hamilton posted. “When that happens, it’s natural to be frustrated and easy for me to speak out in that frustration.

“We knew starting on soft tyres was a bold and risky move but one that could give us an advantage at the start and I ultimately agreed with that recommendation. We also miscalculated what others might do. Make no mistake though, things are cool with the team. As with all successful partnerships, you have to have some lows to have the highs. We’re not afraid of those tricky conversations and challenging moments which is why we have achieved so much together.”

Tsunoda demo run ends in flames

A demonstration run of a Red Bull RB8 by Yuki Tsunoda ended abruptly yesterday when the car appeared to catch fire after he performed as series of doughnuts as part of the show.

Tsunoda drove the 2012 Red Bull in Taiwan’s Taichung city as part of a Red Bull promotional event. Video footage posted by Taiwan’s TVBS News shows Red Bull mechanics reacting quickly to extinguish the flames.

Wharton wins third FREC race

James Wharton won his third 2024 Formula Regional European Championship race of the season in the opening race of the weekend in Barcelona.

The former Ferrari academy driver converted pole into victory in race one, with current Ferrari junior Tuukka Taponen passing fellow Ferrari junior Rafael Camara to take second place.

The result clinched the teams’ championship in the series for Prema. The second race of the weekend takes place today.

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