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Lewis Hamilton has revealed that a change in his engineering team only added to the complications he and Ferrari faced on a tricky weekend at Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton recently discussed how a change in his engineering team contributed to the challenges he faced at the Belgian Grand Prix, where he finished seventh after a strong recovery from starting 18th.
Hamilton adapted to a wet-weather set-up during the race, following a rough start to the weekend at Spa-Francorchamps.
Various factors, including Ferrari’s upgraded rear suspension and brake characteristics, along with a new performance engineer on his team, presented difficulties for Hamilton.
The new engineer, believed to have been promoted internally from Mercedes, required a quick adjustment period alongside Hamilton and his race engineer.
Hamilton attributed his spin in sprint qualifying to a new component affecting the rear brakes, similar to the issue that caused Leclerc’s crash in Canada. Both drivers are optimistic about the long-term benefits of this setup.
Despite the initial challenges, Hamilton and his team are committed to improving their performance together and adapting to the changes for upcoming races.
