P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton has been warned that he could experience the same trouble adapting at Ferrari as Daniel Ricciardo did during his tumultuous stint with McLaren in F1.
“Hamilton has been preparing for his debut season with Ferrari in 2025 by testing different Ferrari cars in recent weeks to familiarize himself with the team and the Ferrari engine after years with Mercedes. The team has used simulator sessions to help Hamilton unlearn his habits from Mercedes and adapt to Ferrari’s ways. Despite efforts to smoothen the transition, veteran Mercedes simulator driver Anthony Davidson warns that it doesn’t guarantee a seamless adjustment. The struggles of Ricciardo at McLaren after leaving Red Bull serve as a cautionary tale for Hamilton. Hamilton’s initial impressions of Ferrari have been positive, with reports of him feeling more comfortable in the Ferrari cars compared to the Mercedes cars. Hamilton has already started experimenting with different settings on the Ferrari cars during tests, indicating his dedication to adapting to his new team and car.”
