F1 fans were left frustrated after Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff claimed that Lewis Hamilton is “still the best driver on the grid”.
The seven-time world champion has not won a race in two years, with his last victory coming at the 2021 Saudi Arabian GP. Since the start of the new regulations in 2022, Hamilton and Mercedes have struggled to challenge Max Verstappen and Red Bull for race wins and championships.
Speaking to the media, including RaceFans, Wolff said that he has “no doubt” that Lewis Hamilton would fight for the title if they provide him the car. He said:
F1 fans took to social media to give their reactions, with one claiming that Wolff made a “PR comment”:
Lewis Hamilton previews the W15 ahead of the 2024 season
The seven-time world champion said that the team understands the new car so much better than in the previous two seasons and is hopeful of being more competitive in 2024.
Speaking with BBC, Lewis Hamilton said: