In this task, given a sentence in the Malay language, and your task is to convert it into the English language.
Q: Semasa bahagian pertama perlumbaan itu, tayar hadapan Hamilton telah pancit dan kehilangan lebih banyak tempat dan juga harapan untuk menang.
A: 
During the first part of the race, Hamilton punctured his front tyre and lost more positions as well as his hopes of winning.