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Lewis Hamilton has admitted he has faced an extended period of adapting to life at Ferrari, as he continues to enjoy the SF-26’s competitiveness.
Lewis Hamilton has admitted to facing challenges while adapting to life at Ferrari, despite enjoying the competitiveness of the SF-26.
The first year at Ferrari in 2025 did not meet expectations, as Hamilton struggled due to a car that did not match his driving style.
Issues included communication problems with his race engineer and aerodynamic philosophy conflicts with the SF-25.
However, the 2026 season has brought improvements, with the SF-26 better suiting Hamilton’s style and leading to increased happiness for the seven-time world champion.
Hamilton highlighted internal changes at Ferrari, including sidelining his race engineer, as key factors in the team’s improved performance and his own mindset shift.
