During the Australian Grand Prix on LAP 17/58, Lewis Hamilton was forced to retire due to an engine failure, as confirmed by his radio transmission, "Engine failure, engine failure." This incident marks a significant setback in what Hamilton describes as the worst start to an F1 season in his career, particularly poignant given it's his final season at Mercedes. The race saw multiple virtual safety car (VSC) deployments, notably when Hamilton had to stop on the track. The event also included various strategic pit stops by other drivers, with some opting for hard tyres and others for medium, adjusting their positions in the race. Hamilton's early exit and the challenges faced by other drivers underscore the unpredictable nature of F1 racing.
Hamilton laments ‘worst season ever’ after retiring from Australian Grand Prix https://t.co/o2ln3SMX7G
'The worst start to a season I've ever had' - Lewis Hamilton furious as final season at Mercedes starts disastrously #AustralianGP https://t.co/iYdul2GRht
Lewis Hamilton believes 2024 is the worst start to a #F1 season he's had in his entire career after retiring from the #AustralianGP with engine failure. Full story here⬇️ https://t.co/8XEuJzjdSU
Hamilton has labelled 2024 the worst start to an #F1 season he's ever had following his retirement from the Australian GP. https://t.co/nVSASwqjZb
Lewis Hamilton's torrid run continues as his Mercedes car broke down due to an engine failure in the Australian GP #AustralianGP #LewisHamilton #Mercedes #F1 https://t.co/L6UYt17W26
⚠️VSC ⚠️ RUS is out of this race but reports he’s okay
⚠️ VSC on the final lap ⚠️ RUS has a collision while racing ALO. Luckily he is ok
⚠️VSC ⚠️ RUS is off at Turn 6
VSC! ⚠️ RUS has had a big crash!
Lap 50/58 Fernando is P6, Lance P8. Both running on the Hard tyre. #AusGP https://t.co/08lXxsZECC
8 laps to go in this #AusGP 🇦🇺 Yuki - P9 Daniel - P13 https://t.co/lT0eZ5EaMX
Fernando pits, he takes on a set of the white-banded Hard tyres and is out in P7. #AusGP https://t.co/8JVthyzmsY
A new set of Hard tyres for Lance, who pits on lap 38. He’s now P8. #AusGP https://t.co/FnnvT7NCEr
A mega pit stop for Daniel as he switches for some fresh Hards on Lap 30 👊 Yuki - P9 Daniel - P17
Lap 27/58 Fernando is P5 on the Medium tyre, Lance P8 on Hards. #AusGP https://t.co/VQazGYXoDq
"Engine failure, engine failure" 📻 A nightmare end to Lewis Hamilton's Australian Grand Prix 😲 https://t.co/akWYM2pIhX
Fernando pits under the VSC, takes on a set of Medium tyres and is back out in P5. 👊 #AusGP https://t.co/MBOyovCPLe
LAP 17/58 Hamilton is crawling around the track looking for a place to pull over Looks like engine issues have ended his race ❌ VIRTUAL SAFETY CAR #F1 #AusGP https://t.co/tu77Zcfi86
⚠️ VSC ⚠️ HAM stops and is out of the race. Yuki - P9 Daniel - P13
ENGINE FAILURE FOR LEWIS HAMILTON! #AUSGP #AustralianGP #F1 https://t.co/6hyi4ym0IB
VSC ⚠️ Hamilton stops on track at Turn 10
⚠️ VSC ⚠️ VSC deployed as HAM stops on track.
⚠️ VSC! ⚠️ HAM has pulled off the track with an issue #AusGP 🇦🇺 #F1
Engine failure for Hamilton
A new set of Hard tyres for Lance as he comes in to pit on lap 10. #AusGP https://t.co/Fp9oLvHwqJ
Daniel pits for some Hards on lap 6 of this #AusGP 🇦🇺 Yuki - P8 Daniel - P18 https://t.co/0Pi3NifNYx