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Mercedes have confirmed that Lewis Hamilton’s back is on the mend, after being in agonising pain in Azerbaijan.

Lewis Hamilton’s back is on the mend, following his struggles in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

The seven-time World Champion could be seen gingerly climbing from his Mercedes W13 after coming home in fourth place, clearly in severe discomfort after struggling with the porpoising of his car all weekend.

Hamilton had been in pain throughout Friday and Saturday, due to the bumpy Baku circuit exacerbating the problems Mercedes are having with their troublesome W13. While many of the drivers encountered the porpoising, with several voicing their concerns about the aerodynamic phenomenon and its effects on their bodies, Hamilton appeared to be affected the most in Azerbaijan.

Mercedes’ boss Toto Wolff suggested that Hamilton could be in danger of missing this weekend’s race in Canada, although Hamilton himself was quick to dismiss that possibility as he confirmed he will be taking part in this weekend’s action as F1 returns to Montreal for the first time since 2019.

Mercedes’ James Vowles offered an update on how Hamilton is faring, as he addressed fans and media in the team’s official post-race debrief.

“I am pleased to report that Lewis is here [in Brackley] this morning,” he said.

“I spent a few hours with him and he is OK, he will be