P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton is unfazed by a perceived preparation deficit at Ferrari compared to friend and former F1 title rival Sebastian Vettel.
Hamilton was unable to participate in the Abu Dhabi post-season test due to his Mercedes contract lasting until the end of the year, delaying his official departure from the team. Consequently, his first experience driving a Ferrari came in January when he tested the SF-23 on Fiorano test circuit. However, new restrictions on Testing of Previous Car programs limited him to only four days with the 2023 Ferrari challenger before moving on to testing in Barcelona for the 2024 car. Despite having less preparation time compared to previous Ferrari drivers like Vettel, Hamilton is embracing his integration into the team and is impressed by the passionate and dedicated personnel at Ferrari. Hamilton acknowledges the challenges he faces in adapting to his new team but remains optimistic about the progress they are making and the strong foundation they are building together.
