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Lewis Hamilton has admitted he 'doesn’t enjoy' driving his 2022 Mercedes car, amid ongoing problems for the Silver Arrows. The Brit has struggled to get going so far in the new campaign, and another underwhelming qualifying showing in Australia sees him go into tomorrow’s race fifth on the grid.

The Englishman no doubt headed into the new season with hopes of securing a record eighth world title. However things have not gone to plan so far, with Hamilton well off the pace of the early leaders Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen.

New regulations introduced to the cars in 2022 were brought in to ensure much more competitive and closer fought races, following the recent dominance of Hamilton and world champion Verstappen.

Hamilton and his team however are struggling to adapt, and he has now made a damning admission about his car. He said: "I enjoy the role of working with the team. I don't enjoy driving the car but I enjoy the collaboration of working with the guys, knowing that there is a steep hill to climb and just remaining hopeful we will get there."

As has often been the case this campaign, the seven-time world champion once again found himself well off the pace of both Leclerc and Verstappen in Australian GP qualifying, with the Ferrari man taking pole position, whilst the Dutchman took second. In third will sit Verstappen’s teammate Sergio Perez, whilst McLaren man Lando Norris will start fourth.

Then finally comes Hamilton, who has