P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton has stated that he is “slowly bonding” with Ferrari’s 2025 F1 car, as he topped the morning session on his second outing of pre-season testing.
“Hamilton is embarking on his first season with Ferrari after leaving Mercedes. His last year with Mercedes was tough due to struggles with the car and being beaten by his teammate. Despite skepticism, Hamilton is pleased with his progress in adapting to the new environment. In testing in Bahrain, he posted a benchmark time in the SF-25, showing promising signs. Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc also had a solid performance, emphasizing that it’s still early to judge the cars’ true performance. The Ferrari team is cautiously optimistic about the season ahead, focusing on getting the drivers comfortable with their new cars and environment.”
