P1racenews AI automatic summary:
“If we can fix those going into P3 then I think we can be in a slightly better position.”
Lewis Hamilton still sees potential in this year’s Ferrari, despite a challenging Friday practice at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. He had to miss FP1 as Ferrari needed to fulfill their rookie driver appearance quota. When Hamilton returned to the SF-25, he posted the 14th-fastest time in FP2, 0.8s behind the leader. He struggled in the final sector compared to Lando Norris. Despite not reaching the podium this season and recent point scoring issues, Hamilton remains hopeful that Ferrari can make significant improvements. Reflecting on his Ferrari experience, Hamilton expressed gratitude and acknowledged the challenges faced as he tries to adapt to Maranello’s environment.
