F1 is back! Hamilton admits 'it's a shock' as Mercedes top Bahrain practice

29 Feb

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Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes AMG driving during practice ahead of the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix. (Photo by Kym Illman/Getty Images)

Lewis Hamilton warned his Mercedes team not to "get ahead of ourselves" on Thursday after unexpectedly topping the times ahead of team-mate George Russell in practice for this weekend's season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.

The seven-time world champion, who will leave Mercedes for Ferrari next year, said he felt much happier with the team's new 2024 car, adding that there is more performance "to extract".

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