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Lewis Hamilton was hampered by a gearbox problem in FP1 and then finished P10 as Ferrari trialed some fresh upgrades in Austria in FP2.
Lewis Hamilton expressed his belief that Ferrari’s recent Austrian Grand Prix upgrade has not significantly impacted their competitiveness. Despite a disappointing 10th place finish on the timesheets during the Red Bull Ring’s opening day, the seven-time world champion remained almost a second behind the leaders. Lando Norris set the pace in Spielberg, with Charles Leclerc securing fifth in second practice, although both drivers were still trailing behind Norris. Ferrari’s new floor upgrade for the SF-25 failed to show improvements, and Hamilton faced gearbox issues in the initial practice sessions, resulting in a necessary change before the second session. Hamilton commended his team for their hard work but acknowledged the challenge of catching up to the top contenders, emphasizing the importance of improving the car’s performance. Despite the setbacks, Hamilton remains optimistic about the team’s ability to make necessary adjustments and close the gap to the leading pack, though he recognizes the competitive nature of the field at the front of the grid.
