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Is a change of brake supplier a significant factor in Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari struggles? Jon Noble gets a window into what’s different and what’s being done to make things work
Lewis Hamilton has been facing challenges in adapting to Ferrari, as transitioning from Mercedes to Ferrari engines has proven to be difficult due to their differences.
Getting accustomed to Ferrari’s braking components, specifically from Brembo, has also posed a learning curve for Hamilton given his established late-braking style with Mercedes.
Hamilton openly expressed the need to reset his learning process in terms of brake feel and overall car performance during the initial races.
His unique driving style, emphasizing heavy demands on the brakes and focusing on the front axle, has contributed to the adjustments required at Ferrari.
Hamilton’s precise braking technique, including initial bite and modulation of the brake pedal, was finely tuned to the characteristics of Carbone Industrie at Mercedes, which differs from Brembo’s features at Ferrari.
