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Lewis Hamilton is still awaiting a first Ferrari podium as he nears the end of his first season with the team.
Lewis Hamilton has stated that he has no regrets about joining Ferrari, despite his challenging first season with the team. Hamilton faced a difficult race in Las Vegas, qualifying slowest on pace, but ultimately finishing in eighth place. This season, he has only two opportunities left to maintain his streak of podium finishes, following a disappointing race in Brazil. Despite the setbacks, Hamilton affirmed his belief that switching from Mercedes to Ferrari was not a mistake in a recent press conference before the Qatar GP. Reflecting on the season, Hamilton expressed his commitment to working with the team to make necessary improvements and come back stronger in the next year. When asked about the performance gap to his teammate Leclerc, Hamilton remained focused on his own development within the new team environment and highlighted the time it takes to synchronize with a new group of people.
