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The seven-time world champion confirmed that he ditched Ferrari’s simulator in his preparations for the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal.
Lewis Hamilton confirmed that he did not use Ferrari’s simulator before the Canadian Grand Prix, aiming to gain an advantage over his teammate Charles Leclerc.
Hamilton has a long history with simulators, starting back in 1997 at McLaren, but he recently expressed doubts about their effectiveness in his preparation.
Although he won six world titles with Mercedes, Hamilton rarely used their simulator and only saw direct success with it once in qualifying in Singapore in 2012.
For the Canadian Grand Prix, Hamilton opted to focus on data analysis and mechanical balance instead of relying on simulator training.
By deep diving into corner approaches and brake optimization, Hamilton sought to optimize his performance at a track where he has previously excelled.
