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Lewis Hamilton questions Ferrari’s design choice in a key aerodynamic area.
Lewis Hamilton voiced his suspicion that Ferrari may have overlooked a strategic move that their Formula 1 competitors are currently capitalizing on. Despite bringing substantial upgrades to the Miami Grand Prix, Ferrari failed to impress with their performance, in contrast to McLaren and Red Bull who made noticeable progress in narrowing the gap to leading F1 team Mercedes. Hamilton, a seven-time world champion, raised concerns about Ferrari’s design choices in a crucial aerodynamic area where he believes Mercedes, McLaren, and Red Bull have excelled. The British driver emphasized the need for Ferrari to analyze and potentially improve upon their front wing, given the differences he observed compared to their competitors. Hamilton’s sixth-place finish in Miami highlighted the importance of Ferrari enhancing their straight-line speed to pose a competitive challenge in upcoming races, such as the Canadian Grand Prix. Addressing the necessity of reducing drag to minimize speed deficits, Hamilton emphasized the team’s focus on optimizing their performance before the next race.
