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Lewis Hamilton has not enjoyed a successful maiden year at Ferrari following his switch from Mercedes.
Two-time F1 champion Mika Hakkinen cautioned Lewis Hamilton that adapting to the Ferrari team might take a few years. Hamilton’s move to Ferrari this year marked the end of a successful 12-year tenure at Mercedes. Despite the shift, Hamilton has been waiting for his first podium finish after 18 rounds this season. Ferrari, yet to clinch a victory this year, faces a significant setback from its performance last season. Hakkinen praised Hamilton’s remarkable driving career and ability to handle pressure over the years. As Ferrari has not won a championship since 2007, Hakkinen believes it could be several years before Hamilton and Ferrari can challenge for a title together. He emphasized that building a competitive car that suits a driver’s style usually takes 4-5 years, urging Hamilton to have patience and dedicate time and effort to the process.
