“The simulator? I won’t use it anymore to prepare for races, I’m old school”. Thus Lewis Hamilton had declared after the Canadian Grand Prix, following the best result obtained with Ferrari in the race.
After the difficulties and problems encountered in Miami in confirming the simulator’s sensations, the seven-time world champion had opted for another approach ahead of Montreal, renouncing work on the Maranello ‘spider’ (simulator) from the outset. This was not an unprecedented decision this year: it had also been the case before China, and there too Lewis had secured a podium finish ahead of Leclerc.
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However, ahead of Monaco, Hamilton immediately retraced his steps: according to what was learned from FormulaPassion.it, the Briton decided to give himself another chance and work on the simulator exactly like Leclerc. A choice probably dictated by the particularity of the Monegasque track, a unique circuit on the calendar where Ferrari – at least on paper – will have a great opportunity by not excessively paying for the engine power deficit.
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