Hamilton Looking To Build On 'Confidence Boost' From China After Slow 2024 Start

Lewis Hamilton's start to the 2024 Formula One season wasn't ideal, but he turned that around at the 2024 Chinese Grand Prix.

The 39-year-old started the 2024 F1 season on the back foot, at least compared to his Mercedes teammate, George Russell, who has collected 24 points in the first four races of the season, compared to Hamilton's 10.

However, that changed at the Shanghai International Circuit when the older British driver used tricky wet conditions in the Sprint Shootout to his advantage and qualified second for the Sprint race on Saturday.

He then used his experience to outsmart Lando Norris into Turn 1 during the Spring, and even though Max Verstappen was faster than him, the seven-time World Champion still finished second in the Sprint race.

Reflecting on the Sprint, Hamilton admitted that it was a real confidence booster for him, especially when he started from the front row, not seeing any cars in front of him, a sight he hasn't been used to in recent seasons.

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