Hamilton says he knew 'from the moment I the drove car' that W14 would need work
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It’s no secret that Mercedes were unhappy with their performance in Bahrain, but seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he knew the W14 would not be up to scratch well before the race.
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Lewis Hamilton recalls moment he first drove Mercedes W14 and
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Hamilton knew of Mercedes' 2023 F1 car “challenges” from first drive
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Hamilton confesses to self-doubt: 'Is it me, or is it the car?
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Hamilton reveals moment he knew Mercedes W14 wasn't a title
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Lewis Hamilton reveals moment he realised Mercedes W14 not 'title
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Hamilton being hurt by specific design element on W14 F1 car : r
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Lewis Hamilton admits he questioned F1 future during 'frustrating
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Hamilton knew Mercedes was still adrift when he first tried W14
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Hamilton hands his car over to Vesti for Abu Dhabi FP1
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Lewis Hamilton reveals moment he knew Mercedes' W14 would not win
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Lewis Hamilton recalls moment he first drove Mercedes W14 and
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Mercedes W14: Hamilton's suggested path delivers results : r/formula1