A tough weekend for the 7-time world champion
Lewis Hamilton began from seventh on the grid in Jeddah and completed the Saudi Arabian GP in the identical place. Lando Norris had certified forward of him, however the British driver regained that place by overtaking the Williams of Carlos Sainz, who had outqualified him.
The duel with Lando Norris, which lasted three laps, was maybe the one actual spotlight of Hamilton’s race—a battle sustained due to a sure stubbornness from Norris, which doubtless helped safe Charles Leclerc’s podium. Within the last levels, Leclerc managed to maintain Norris out of DRS vary regardless of being at an obstacle when it comes to tyre compound (Charles Leclerc was on hards, Lando Norris on mediums).
Hamilton completed half a minute behind Charles Leclerc and made no excuses within the post-race interview with Sky Sports activities UK: “Was there a second after I felt comfy with the automobile? No, not even for a second. I can’t blame the automobile, which is clearly able to ending third. Charles Leclerc did an awesome job immediately. Do I’ve any concepts about what’s taking place to me? No.” – the seven-time System 1 world champion concluded.