P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton has not enjoyed the most successful period with Ferrari since joining the team at the start of the year.
According to Italian media reports, Lewis Hamilton sent a report to senior management at Ferrari due to the team’s ongoing performance struggles. He joined Ferrari this year after leaving Mercedes in pursuit of his eighth F1 title. Unfortunately, Ferrari has not won any races this season after 18 rounds, a significant decline for the team compared to previous years when they narrowly missed out on winning the constructors’ championship.
The drivers, particularly Charles Leclerc, have expressed frustration over the team’s performance. Hamilton has reportedly demanded changes behind the scenes to improve on-track execution. This includes revising certain methods and procedures within the team.
There is also scrutiny surrounding head of track engineering Matteo Togninalli, whose position has been under pressure following disappointing race results. Despite regaining Ferrari’s confidence after initial setbacks, strained relations and lack of development have reignited discussions within the team.
Ferrari has faced challenges with the car’s tuning, leading to underperformance on the track. Following measures taken after disqualification in China, the team continues to struggle, prompting a cautious approach to counter the FIA’s scrutiny, as reported by Corriere della Sera.
