While the Red Bull RB19 has shown impressive pace throughout the championship, Perez is currently going through his second performance slump of the season. Additionally, Mercedes introduced upgrades with the W14, and Hamilton noted that he “actually felt” the impact of the new floor. This combination of factors could potentially see Hamilton disrupting Red Bull’s dream of securing a 1-2 finish.
Hamilton is determined to seize any opportunity to gain points and close the gap, but he also acknowledges the strength and resilience of the Mercedes team. He said, “I mean, all of us are pushing to finish first. So I think it will be just a showing of really, you know, resilience and strength and depth from our team.”
