Lewis Hamilton has decided to stay away from the Ferrari simulator, a choice he considers very wise. After the last Canadian Grand Prix, the British driver concluded that the simulations did not provide him with the necessary correlation for his preparation.
Since his decision, Hamilton has accumulated 96 points in the standings, surpassing rivals like Kimi Antonelli (79 points), George Russell (74 points), and Charles Leclerc (49 points). Although difficulties with Mercedes have influenced the results, the seven-time world champion has expressed satisfaction with his recent performances.
When asked about the use of the simulator after the Canadian Grand Prix, Hamilton was emphatic: ‘No’. Furthermore, he added that it has been beneficial for him: ‘Massively’. He recalled that at Mercedes he did not always use the simulator, and that he had recently experienced that, far from being useful, it could lead to confusion.
Despite his success, Hamilton anticipates a challenge upcoming at the Spa-Francorchamps Circuit, where he expects Ferrari, with Leclerc at the forefront, to face difficulties compared to Mercedes. ‘This circuit has many straights, and we anticipate a difference in performance compared to Silverstone,’ he recently commented in reference to his previous track duel.
Finally, Hamilton expressed his satisfaction with the team, highlighting that they continue to improve the car through small regular updates, instead of waiting for major improvements that take months to implement.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
