Lewis Hamilton has once again reached out to Ferrari management, emphasizing the need for changes in the team’s operations. The seven-time world champion has faced challenges since joining Ferrari from Mercedes last season.
Hamilton, aged 40, has yet to secure a podium finish with his new team and currently sits in sixth place in the drivers’ standings ahead of the upcoming United States Grand Prix, trailing his teammate Charles Leclerc by 48 points.
During the Belgium Grand Prix in July, Hamilton disclosed that he has been submitting a series of “documents” to Ferrari throughout the season in an effort to turn his fortunes around following a challenging start.
Reports from August indicated that Hamilton’s communications focus on proposed alterations to the car and the team’s procedures, particularly in enhancing communication between different departments during race weekends.
According to Italian publication Corriere della Sera, Hamilton has sent another document to Ferrari’s top management, underscoring the necessity for team-wide changes. Hamilton had hoped for more influence in decision-making at Ferrari but has faced unexpected challenges and internal politics instead.
Hamilton’s situation at Ferrari has drawn comparisons to Sebastian Vettel, a four-time world champion who struggled to drive change during his time with the team from 2015 to 2020. Seeking guidance, Hamilton consulted Vettel in January before commencing his tenure at Ferrari, aiming to exchange insights with the fellow champion.
Following a pit lane queue incident during qualifying at the Singapore Grand Prix, Hamilton identified an area for improvement for Ferrari, pointing out that he and Leclerc suffered significant tyre temperature loss. This issue led to the drivers overworking the tyres on the outlap to regain temperature, resulting in subpar performance during their flying laps.
Hamilton highlighted the need for Ferrari to improve their strategy by minimizing pit lane waiting times and optimizing tyre temperature management, suggesting this as a key area for enhancement.
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