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Lewis Hamilton feels Sebastian Vettel had one big advantage he does not have after joining Ferrari.
Lewis Hamilton has mentioned that Sebastian Vettel had an advantage in testing for Ferrari early on before their first race with the team, compared to him. Vettel conducted extensive testing with a 2012-spec car at Fiorano in November and December after leaving Red Bull in 2014. Hamilton, on the other hand, was still under contract with Mercedes until December 31, 2024, which limited his early testing time with Ferrari. Despite this, Hamilton got to drive the 2023 car and compare it to the 2024 model, hoping to understand the progress Ferrari made. He emphasized that although he had less preparation time compared to Vettel, he prefers diving into challenges head-on. Hamilton acknowledged the hard work and dedication of the Ferrari team, noting that it would take time to see the results of their efforts at the upcoming race in Australia.
