Lewis Hamilton’s struggles with the Mercedes W13 in 2022 have moved some to suggest that it is the first time the seven-time world champion has not had the best car in Formula 1. As Hamilton has pointed out, that rather overlooks McLaren’s MP4-24 of 2009… In the latest of Autosport’s “Short View Back to the Past” series, Chief Editor Kevin Turner recalls the problems McLaren and Hamilton faced in 2009 – and how they went from qualifying near the back of the field to challenging for race wins. Which motorsport tale would you like us to cover next? Please let us know in the comments. FOLLOW us online: Website: https://www.autosport.com/ Facebook: http://facebook.com/AUTOSPORT Twitter: https://twitter.com/autosport Instagram: http://instagram.com/autosport Thanks for watching - please like, share and comment, and subscribe!