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Lewis Hamilton hailed the impact TPC running has had on his F1 adaptation with Ferrari during pre-season testing in Bahrain.
Before heading to Bahrain for F1’s official pre-season testing, Lewis Hamilton had the chance to test the Ferrari SF-23 and SF-24 models in late January and early February. Hamilton divided his time between driving the SF-23 at Fiorano for a Testing of Previous Car program and the modified SF-24 during a Pirelli tyre test. The extended testing opportunities prior to the limited three-day test were crucial for Hamilton’s comfort and familiarity with the new cars. Hamilton expressed his enjoyment and appreciation for the testing sessions, emphasizing their importance in getting him up to speed. Despite feeling relatively comfortable, Hamilton acknowledged that there is room for improvement, especially as he compared the 2023 and 2024 car models. Hamilton recognized McLaren as potential favorites based on their performance during testing, underlining the competitive environment in F1 as he aimed to improve and understand the Ferrari SF-25 further.
