Hamilton's Shocking Revelation: Mercedes Closing in on Red Bull After Melbourne F1 Podium Finish!

 

Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has expressed optimism that his Mercedes team can close the gap to Red Bull following his third-place finish in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. Hamilton finished behind Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez, but was encouraged by the performance of his car, which he said had improved since pre-season testing.

The Mercedes team struggled during pre-season testing, prompting concerns that they may struggle to compete with Red Bull this season. However, Hamilton's performance in Melbourne has given the team hope that they can challenge for the championship once again.

Speaking after the race, Hamilton said, "We've definitely got some work to do, but it's not impossible. We've got a great team and we're going to keep pushing. I'm excited for the challenge ahead."

Mercedes' team boss, Toto Wolff, echoed Hamilton's sentiments, saying that the team had made progress since pre-season testing and that they were confident they could close the gap to Red Bull. "It's going to be a tough fight, but we're up for it," he said.

The next race in the F1 calendar is the Bahrain Grand Prix, which takes place on April 10.