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Hamilton Foresees Prolonged Period of Adaptation at Ferrari
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton anticipates a potentially arduous season as he acclimates to racing for Ferrari in Formula 1. Since transitioning from Mercedes to the Scuderia, the British driver has faced challenges in consistently matching the performance of teammate Charles Leclerc. At the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix qualifying, Hamilton secured seventh position, placing him behind Leclerc on the grid for the fourth time in the initial five races of the season. This early performance is raising questions about Hamilton’s adaptation to the Ferrari car and his pursuit of pace against Leclerc and other competitors in the
Saudi Arabia Race and Performance Deficit
Despite gaining a place at the start from Carlos Sainz of Williams, Hamilton ultimately finished the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in his starting position. Lando Norris’s progress from P10 negated any positional gain for Hamilton. However, the more significant concern for Hamilton was the evident lack of speed compared to rivals. While Leclerc achieved Ferrari’s first podium finish of the season, Hamilton struggled to close the gap to Kimi Antonelli, his replacement at Mercedes, highlighting the
“Painful” Adaptation Period for Hamilton
The outlook appears challenging for Hamilton and his supporters. “In qualifying, I believe I am maximizing the car’s potential,” Hamilton stated, indicating his efforts to extract performance. “In the race, I explored various strategies, but the car simply lacked additional pace.”
Anticipated Struggles to Continue
Leclerc’s Edge and Data Analysis
Prior to the 2025 season, a Leclerc advantage over
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Seeking Set-up Solutions in Miami
Ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, the F1 paddock has a weekend respite. This break provides
Hamilton Acknowledges Leclerc’s Mastery of Ferrari
“He has extensive experience driving this car, giving him a deep understanding of its nuances,”
Cornering Speed Discrepancy
Hamilton admitted, “…Simply put, I am slower through the corners.” He elaborated, “We are utilizing slightly different set-ups, and I need to investigate if his configuration is inherently better suited to the car’s characteristics. Clearly, he and his team are currently executing at a higher level,” recognizing Leclerc’s superior performance and setup optimization within the Ferrari team as he navigates this challenging