Hamilton optimistic for Mercedes progress in F1 ‘adversity’


              Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car during the first free practice at the Baku circuit, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Friday, June 10, 2022. The Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)
            
              Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands attends a news conference at the Baku circuit, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Friday, June 10, 2022. The Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)
            
              Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco steers his car during the first free practice at the Baku circuit, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Friday, June 10, 2022. The Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)
            
              Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco attends a news conference at the Baku circuit, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Friday, June 10, 2022. The Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)
            
              Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico steers his car during the first free practice at the Baku circuit, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Friday, June 10, 2022. The Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)
            
              Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico attends a news conference at the Baku circuit, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Friday, June 10, 2022. The Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)
            
              Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain attends a news conference at the Baku circuit, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Friday, June 10, 2022. The Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)
            
              Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain leads Mclaren driver Lando Norris of Britain during the first free practice at the Baku circuit, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Friday, June 10, 2022. The Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)
            
              Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain gestures as he attends a news conference at the Baku circuit, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Friday, June 10, 2022. The Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)
            
              Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain attends a news conference at the Baku circuit, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Friday, June 10, 2022. The Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)
            
              Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during the first free practice at the Baku circuit, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Friday, June 10, 2022. The Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)
Hamilton optimistic for Mercedes progress in F1 ‘adversity’