Lewis Hamilton is studying Ferrari. The seven-time F1 world champion doesn’t have the identical data of the staff as Leclerc, who’s in his seventh season with the Scuderia. The distinction is large. Lewis spent over a decade at Mercedes, then modified nation, life-style, and dealing strategies. It takes time to carry out at one’s greatest, particularly when a automotive has points and doesn’t meet expectations.
The Scuderia’s Teamwork
In keeping with so-called consultants, the Italian staff ought to put itself within the fingers of the Briton. His huge F1 expertise makes him an outstanding take a look at driver. An asset Ferrari ought to reap the benefits of, however isn’t. Nevertheless, let’s begin from a key level: it’s not that the 2 Scuderia Ferrari drivers are in disagreement. Quite the opposite, they really feel the identical issues, endure from the identical issues, and consider the identical options.
Because of this, the argument falls aside on the supply, and it’s stunning that former drivers or insiders maintain speculating about conditions that don’t truly exist. The energy of a System 1 staff additionally lies on this: unity of objective. The Stevenage-born expertise is strongly aligned with the remainder of the staff, and has no issues by any means with Charles Leclerc. Quite the opposite, their relationship is superb, and he attracts on the recommendation of the one that shares the storage with him.
Fred Vasseur has been very clear on this level. Even earlier than the 2025 championship started, he at all times spoke about this case, stressing that probably the most vital components for reaching the highest is certainly teamwork. In Bahrain there shall be an opportunity to indicate this, as Ferrari will conduct comparative testing to collect different information helpful for the trigger.
Bahrain an Perfect State of affairs for the New Ground
Hamilton believes that the brand new ground specification will clear up all the issues. He particularly emphasizes that having it in Bahrain, the place they have already got lots of information on the automotive as a consequence of pre-season testing, ensures a deeper understanding important for cross-referencing information. That’s one more reason he’s feeling very constructive. And certainly, though the Sakhir observe isn’t probably the most full circuits, this factor shall be essential.
The extraordinary simulator work carried out over the previous days, mixed with the information from testing, will due to this fact be decisive in accordance with the Briton. There are few doubts: the brand new ground will clear up the entire SF-25’s instability points. The aim is to match McLaren’s efficiency—yesterday accused of illegality by Max Verstappen—and battle for victory. The step ahead is extra eagerly awaited than ever in Bahrain.
Ferrari Is aware of Handle the Weekend
The Briton, like his teammate, doesn’t imagine that Ferrari’s efficiency hole with the MCL39 will already be fully closed in Sakhir. Nonetheless, he’s satisfied that the Scuderia will get nearer, as each drivers will lastly have the ability to shake off all the problems linked to the automotive’s poor drivability. It’s a vital replace, as this element might change the destiny of an F1 automotive.
And Lewis is totally proper. With out going too far again, let’s keep in mind the huge efficiency distinction triggered by final yr’s Monza improve, when after struggling on the again, the SF-24 went on to win 3 out of the subsequent 5 races. So… expectations are excessive for this weekend, which may also see Dino Beganovic debut in FP1 instead of Charles Leclerc.
The Scuderia isn’t anxious about this case, realizing it should have on a regular basis wanted to check the brand new developments and nonetheless transfer ahead with comparative testing. Then, within the second session, the complete staff may also have Charles’s suggestions to finish the image. We simply have to attend a couple of extra hours for the primary insights, watching the SF-25’s habits via the onboard footage.