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Lewis Hamilton has said that he will “need to learn to run straight away” in practice for this weekend’s F1 Mexico City GP, given that he is missing FP1.
Lewis Hamilton has mentioned the necessity of quickly adapting at the upcoming Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix as he will not participate in FP1.
Antonio Fuoco, Ferrari’s simulator driver, will take Hamilton’s place and partner with Charles Leclerc during the first practice session.
Hamilton is optimistic about Ferrari’s past success in Mexico City aiding their performance this year and pushing them to the front of the pack.
Despite missing FP1, Hamilton aims to swiftly adjust to the car’s new feel in order to perform well in qualifying and the race.
First practice in Mexico will offer a glimpse into teams’ strategies, but for Hamilton, it means a well-deserved rest before intense sessions.
Hamilton stressed the importance of quickly getting up to speed at the start of the Grand Prix weekend to stay competitive with the leading teams.
