Concern for Hamilton after the race?
Lewis Hamilton appeared in great form on the podium of the race. Proof of total commitment, pushing his body to the limits?
An exhausted Hamilton at the end of the race
During this roller-coaster race, Lewis Hamilton did not make it easy for himself by having to stop to change tires at the end of the Grand Prix. He had to complete twenty laps pushing to the limit. Whether against the clock to close the gap with Vettel and Ocon or during his intense battle with Alonso.
The commitment of all drivers is important, even total throughout a Formula 1 weekend.
Pilots are true overtrained athletes, so when they don’t appear exhausted, driving a modern F1 car seems less physical than it did a few years ago.
Today, Lewis Hamilton seemed exhausted on the podium. Having trouble catching his breath, he struggled to lift his 3rd place trophy.
He even had to rely on the winner for the photo at the top of the podium.
This image is reminiscent of Ayrton Senna struggling to reach the podium, but back then we knew how much more physical F1 was.
Victim of dehydration or a slight discomfort? In any case, it shows us how the physical and mental commitment of a driver is always important in this sport. Even if it means endangering one’s own body.
