Hamilton encouraged by Mercedes updates, but wary that Red Bull can get an early jump on '24

Lewis Hamilton feels Mercedes has delivered its best car of the new Formula 1 regulations so far after recent upgrades, but is wary that Red Bull’s current advantage will allow it to get a head-start on 2024. Mercedes introduced a major update – described by Christian Horner as “almost B-spec” – in Monaco and then saw Hamilton and George Russell secure a double-podium in the Spanish Grand Prix. Hamilton said the car is feeling better than at any stage since the start of 2022 in a step forward that will motivate the team after it moved up to second place…

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