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On Wednesday morning, Lewis Hamilton crashed his Ferrari during a test at the Barcelona circuit. Fodder for critics, of course, but somewhere perhaps a necessary evil for the seven-time F1 champion.
Lewis Hamilton is currently undergoing an intense program to familiarize himself with his new employer Ferrari, including a recent TPC test where he unfortunately crashed the SF-23. Despite the crash, Hamilton emerged uninjured, but the car sustained considerable damage disrupting the day’s plan. This incident might suggest that Hamilton is still in the early stages of adapting to Ferrari, as evidenced by similar mishaps in his past transitions to McLaren and Mercedes. Even though this was a test of the 2023 car, it shares similarities with the model he will race in Australia during his GP debut in March. As he adjusts to Ferrari’s nuances like braking systems, steering racks, seating position, and handling kerbs, Hamilton’s learning curve will play a crucial role in his success with the team.
