P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton is racing for a team outside the United Kingdom for the first time in his F1 career at 39 years old.
Ralf Schumacher pointed out a key weakness in Lewis Hamilton compared to his brother Michael, emphasizing the ability to work effectively with engineers as a crucial aspect. Hamilton, now a Ferrari driver, aims to achieve what Kimi Raikkonen did in 2007 by winning a drivers’ title with the team. Michael Schumacher, the five-time consecutive world champion from 2000-2004 with Ferrari, excelled in collaborating with engineers to develop a car that matched his driving style. In contrast, it is noted that Lewis Hamilton has struggled in this aspect, according to Schumacher. Hamilton will face the challenge of working under Frederic Vasseur’s guidance at Ferrari, while dealing with the presence of Charles Leclerc, considered the team’s leading figure. Additionally, Schumacher highlighted the difference in circumstances between Michael Schumacher’s entry to Ferrari as a reigning world champion and Hamilton’s current situation.
