Lewis Hamilton is studying Ferrari. The seven-time F1 world champion doesn’t have the identical information of the crew 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, way of life, and dealing strategies. It takes time to carry out at one’s finest, particularly when a automobile has points and doesn’t meet expectations.
The Scuderia’s Teamwork
In response to so-called specialists, the Italian crew ought to put itself within the arms of the Briton. His huge F1 expertise makes him an excellent check driver. An asset Ferrari ought to make the most of, however will not be. Nonetheless, 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, undergo 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 preserve speculating about conditions that don’t truly exist. The power of a Components 1 crew additionally lies on this: unity of function. The Stevenage-born expertise is strongly aligned with the remainder of the crew, and has no issues in any way with Charles Leclerc. Quite the opposite, their relationship is excellent, and he attracts on the recommendation of the one who shares the storage with him.
Fred Vasseur has been very clear on this level. Even earlier than the 2025 championship started, he all the time spoke about this case, stressing that one of the crucial essential components for reaching the highest is certainly teamwork. In Bahrain there will probably be an opportunity to point out this, as Ferrari will conduct comparative testing to collect diversified information helpful for the trigger.
Bahrain an Superb Situation for the New Flooring
Hamilton believes that the brand new flooring specification will remedy all the issues. He particularly emphasizes that having it in Bahrain, the place they have already got plenty of information on the automobile because 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 monitor isn’t one of the crucial full circuits, this component will probably be essential.
The extraordinary simulator work finished over the previous days, mixed with the info from testing, will due to this fact be decisive in accordance with the Briton. There are few doubts: the brand new flooring will remedy all the SF-25’s instability points. The aim is to match McLaren’s efficiency—yesterday accused of illegality by Max Verstappen—and combat 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 consider that Ferrari’s efficiency hole with the MCL39 will already be utterly closed in Sakhir. Nonetheless, he’s satisfied that the Scuderia will get nearer, as each drivers will lastly be capable of shake off all the problems linked to the automobile’s poor drivability. It’s a vital replace, as this element might change the destiny of an F1 automobile.
And Lewis is totally proper. With out going too far again, let’s keep in mind the huge efficiency distinction triggered by final 12 months’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 fearful about this case, realizing it can have on a regular basis wanted to review the brand new developments and nonetheless transfer ahead with comparative testing. Then, within the second session, the complete crew 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 conduct by way of the onboard footage.