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‘Demoralised’ Lewis Hamilton warned of ‘real confrontation’ ahead
Lewis Hamilton has been cautioned about the potential “real confrontation” with Charles Leclerc as his time with Ferrari has a rocky start. Hamilton’s move to Ferrari generated excitement after his successful stint with Mercedes, where he won six of his seven F1 drivers’ titles, marking the end of a collaboration that spanned over two decades. Despite a victory in China, Hamilton has struggled and is yet to secure a grand prix podium, unlike his teammate Leclerc who has achieved five. Jacques Villeneuve, the 1997 F1 champion, understands some of the challenges Hamilton faces at Ferrari but was surprised by his self-criticism after the Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying. Villeneuve pointed out the differences in working methods between Ferrari and Hamilton’s previous teams, leading to his current phase of adaptation and demoralization at the Italian team.
