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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Luke Baker

Lewis Hamilton identifies why he is losing points as Leclerc closes the gap

  • Lewis Hamilton believes set-up issues with his Ferrari have cost him vital points and allowed teammate Charles Leclerc to outperform him in recent races.
  • The seven-time world champion currently sits third in the Drivers' Championship, one point behind George Russell, as Kimi Antonelli nears the world title.
  • Leclerc has finished ahead of Hamilton in four of the last five races, closing the gap between the two Ferrari drivers to just eight points.
  • Hamilton attributed his fourth-place finish at the US Grand Prix to severe understeer and low-speed balance problems in the early stints.
  • Despite recent struggles, Hamilton remains hopeful that Ferrari can optimise the car's balance and performance for the Mexican Grand Prix.

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Lewis Hamilton reveals why he’s fallen behind Charles Leclerc in recent races

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