Source: REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed
[Saba Sports News] In the sprint qualifying for the F1 Qatar Grand Prix held on Friday, British driver Lewis Hamilton finished in seventh place. After the race, he unusually admitted that his reaction time has slowed down. When asked if he could gain something positive from the race, Hamilton noted that the car was fast, hinting that teammate George Russell might perform well in the main race. Statistics show that this season, Hamilton’s performance in all qualifying sessions is 5-17 compared to Russell, with a stark contrast of 1-5 in sprint qualifying, indicating a significant gap between them, as Hamilton no longer has the strength to contend for victory. Records show that Hamilton’s career has always been characterized by speed, earning him the nickname “King of the Lap” among fans. However, this year, Hamilton’s speed has significantly declined, raising questions whether it is due to a cooling relationship with fans or simply the effects of aging, leading to a loss of his peak reaction time.