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Lewis Hamilton has struggled with one area of his Ferrari in a major change from his Mercedes years.
Lewis Hamilton believes that increasing his aggressiveness and confidence on the brakes could help him unlock more pace in his Ferrari, especially with the switch to Brembo brake materials in 2025 after using Carbon Industries at Mercedes for 12 years.
Throughout the season, Hamilton has struggled with the balance of the SF-25 but feels that improving his confidence under braking could lead to better performance, acknowledging that there are areas where he can still improve his aggression on the brakes.
Hamilton mentioned to media, including RacingNews365, that while he felt more confident attacking the brakes at Monza, the set-up in Azerbaijan didn’t provide the same feel, although he sees progress in this regard.
He also pointed out that he expects Red Bull to pose a more significant threat in securing second place in the constructors’ standings, with Mercedes leading Ferrari by four points and Red Bull by 18 points heading into the Singapore Grand Prix.
Noting McLaren’s consistent performance ahead of them, Hamilton emphasized the need for Mercedes to make strides forward, particularly with the observed improvements in Red Bull’s performance after introducing an upgraded floor in Italy.
