P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton has struggled with the rear of Ferrari’s SF-25, something a friend of the seven-time world champion’s also experienced at the Scuderia.
Former Ferrari mechanic Francesco Cigarini supports Lewis Hamilton reaching out to Sebastian Vettel to avoid a similar fate at Ferrari.
Vettel’s performance worsened when Charles Leclerc replaced Kimi Raikkonen in 2019, eventually leading to his departure to Aston Martin in 2020 before retiring in 2022.
Cigarini believes Vettel struggled to adapt to Leclerc’s car setup preference, similar to Hamilton’s current rear handling issues at Ferrari.
Despite Hamilton’s complaints about rear instability, the team only addressed the problem after Austria, with Leclerc achieving podium finishes in contrast.
Hamilton needs to act fast to salvage his season, with Cigarini suggesting he may seek advice from Vettel to navigate through the challenges at Ferrari.
