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Hamilton anticipates poor battery power at British GP

ESPN F1 • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 6:27 PM

Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Hamilton anticipates poor battery power at British GP

Summary

Lewis Hamilton expressed concern over the battery performance of the latest generation of Formula 1 cars ahead of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. He referred to the anticipated driving experience as "unprecedented," "painful," and "sad". Drivers have voiced similar sentiments regarding the challenges posed by the circuit's layout with the new technology. The race is set to take place this weekend, with teams preparing to adapt to the tricky conditions described.

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Key Details

•Hamilton raises concerns about battery power ahead of the British GP.
•Drivers describe a lap of Silverstone as unprecedented and painful.
•The British Grand Prix is scheduled for this weekend.
•Teams are adjusting strategies to cope with the new car technology.

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6:55 PMESPN F1 — Hamilton: Battery power will be 'poor' at British GP

What they're saying

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"Unprecedented," "painful" and "sad" were just some of the words used by drivers to describe what a lap of the Silverstone circuit will be like in the latest generation of Formula 1 cars.
— ESPN F1by Laurence Edmondson

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