Mercedes’ struggles ‘difficult to take’, admits Lewis Hamilton ahead of Miami GP

Lewis Hamilton heads into Sunday’s Miami Grand Prix 45 points behind championship leader Max Verstappen after just four rounds of the season.

Lewis Hamilton finished only seventh in practice in Miami. Pic: Lynne Sladky/AP

Lewis Hamilton has described Mercedes’ form as a “kick in the guts” – but team principal Toto Wolff insists his superstar driver will still sign a new contract.

Hamilton heads into Sunday’s Miami Grand Prix 45 points behind championship leader Max Verstappen after just four rounds of the season.