Mercedes rebounds: ‘I’ve never had such a bad experience’

While Mercedes appeared to have largely solved the bouncing car problem in Spain a week ago, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell were again plagued by the problem in Monaco on Friday. Present† According to the seven-time world champion, the problems in Monte Carlo were bigger than ever.

“It’s the bumpiest track I’ve ever driven,” said Hamilton. I’ve never seen such a lively car.” air sportsI

Mercedes had problems with the bouncing car all season that prevented the German team from battling for the win. While the problem appeared to have been resolved for a while at the Spanish Grand Prix, the problems returned on Friday.

“I was just fighting with the car and didn’t have time to get to know the track,” said the 37-year-old Briton. “The vibration is also different than before. It was just high speed then, and now it is low speed.”

Lewis Hamilton was also badly damaged by a bouncing car in Monaco.

Russell forgets the stage

His teammate Russell was also not happy with his car. World Cup number four: “The car was very heavy. On a street like this it’s even harder,” he said.

The 24-year-old, who finished third in Barcelona a week ago, doesn’t think his chances of a podium place on Sunday are great. “I think we have to focus on the places behind Ferrari and Red Bull because I don’t know if we can close the gap. We still have a lot of work to do.”

The Grand Prix weekend continues on Saturday with the third free practice session starting at 1 p.m. Qualifying will then take place at 4 p.m. The race starts at 3 p.m. on Sunday.