Hamilton Compares Overheating Mercedes to “Sauna Session” Amid Scorching Monza Practice

Lewis Hamilton compares driving the overheated Mercedes F1 vehicle to "being in a sauna without any shorts"

"It was extremely hot. Similar to the discomfort of being in a sauna without wearing shorts."

Lewis Hamilton revealed the challenges with overheating that he and his Mercedes F1 colleague George Russell encountered during practice sessions at the Italian Grand Prix.

The temperature soared above 30 degrees, making it a scorcher at Monza.

This situation posed challenges for the drivers, especially those from Mercedes.

Hamilton voiced his discomfort over the excessively warm seat in his racing car, yet this did not deter him from clocking the quickest lap during the second practice session at Monza.

After the meeting, Hamilton characterized it as "extremely hot," humorously likening it to spending time in a sauna.

"He mentioned, "Inside our car, it was unbearably hot. I'm not entirely certain of the reason. Near the radiator, there might have been some hot air escaping."

"The temperature was extremely high, akin to enduring the discomfort of a sauna without wearing any shorts."

Hamilton expressed optimism about the speed of the Mercedes W15, noting it as a positive day where the car's performance "improved as the day went on."

"He also mentioned, 'Today was positive,' expressing overall satisfaction. 'Feeling mostly upbeat, given the fresh asphalt. It presented some challenges, especially with the brand-new curbs. Right from the beginning, the car was performing well.'"

"During the first practice session, there was significant tyre graining experienced by many, ourselves included. However, after making several adjustments during the interval, the performance of the car improved noticeably in the following session. Despite these improvements, there remain a few aspects that require further attention and development."

The seven-time world champion cautioned Mercedes against making broad changes to the car's configuration following a successful Friday.

"I'm feeling positive," he shared. "The tasks we undertake tonight, along with the work we'll be doing on the simulator, are going to be crucial."

"We must be extremely cautious with the configuration to avoid disrupting the car's setup as we have previously."

Hamilton last clinched victory at the Italian Grand Prix in 2018, driving for Mercedes.

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