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Ferrari introduced a brand new floor in Bahrain as it looks to take a step forward with its pace and get close to challenging for grand prix wins.
Lewis Hamilton expressed his satisfaction with the major upgrade package Ferrari introduced at the Bahrain Grand Prix. The Italian team unveiled a new floor during practice, aiming to close the gap in the fierce F1 competition. While Hamilton won the sprint race in China, Ferrari has been struggling in the early races. McLaren showed strength in Bahrain practice, with Oscar Piastri leading half a second ahead of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc. Hamilton praised the upgrades, acknowledging the hard work put into their development and hoping for further improvements. Despite finishing eighth in practice, he emphasized the need for a consistent and easy-to-drive car to achieve podium success with Ferrari.