Mercedes driver irritated

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Lewis Hamilton is driving his last Formula 1 season for Mercedes and will be racing for Ferrari from 2025. The 39-year-old is getting tired of constantly being asked about the difference in performance between the Silver Arrows and the Scuderia.

After Carlos Sainz won the Australian Grand Prix, the Spaniard raced onto the podium again in Suzuka with third place. And he, of all people, will have to make way for Hamilton at the end of the season, whose ninth place in Japan is not exactly a sign of outstanding form. 

Carlos Sainz (l.) and Charles Leclerc in a good mood(Bild: AP)

On this occasion, the seven-time world champion was asked after the race whether he was jealous of Ferrari's results. "Don't you have any better questions," was the annoyed Brit's reply.

Miles behind Ferrari
With just ten points from four races, Hamilton is currently only ninth in the drivers' championship. By comparison, Sainz has 55 points to his name and his team-mate Charles Leclerc even has 59. The long-time Formula 1 dominator probably imagined his last year with the Silver Arrows differently ...