Lewis Hamilton is changing his preparation routine for the Canadian Grand Prix after a difficult Miami weekend. The Ferrari driver will step away from the simulator to improve correlation with on-track performance.
Hamilton explained that extensive simulator work ahead of the Miami race led to setup issues, including understeer and a lack of responsiveness in corners. He noted that skipping the simulator for the Chinese Grand Prix produced his strongest result of the season so far.
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Lewis Hamilton says he feels much happier entering his second year at Ferrari, better integrated with the team after a tough 2025, as the Australian Grand Prix weekend begins. Teammate Charles Leclerc stays neutral on expectations, while both drivers anticipate challenges from the new 2026 regulations.
Lewis Hamilton outperformed his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc in both qualifying sessions at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal. The seven-time world champion used a new simulator-free preparation method that appears to have paid off.
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Charles Leclerc believes Ferrari's extensive upgrades to its SF-26 car will not close the gap to dominant Mercedes at this weekend's Miami Grand Prix. Despite bringing the most updates of any team, Leclerc expects the Silver Arrows to remain ahead after winning all three races so far in 2026. He anticipates a tighter battle with McLaren instead.
Red Bull and McLaren significantly narrowed the gap to Mercedes at the 2026 Miami Grand Prix through major upgrades. Ferrari's extensive updates delivered limited results. Kimi Antonelli secured victory for Mercedes, matching his Japan win.
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Lewis Hamilton expressed concerns that Ferrari could slip in the Formula 1 standings as McLaren unlocks more from its Mercedes engine. After qualifying sixth at the Japanese Grand Prix, the Ferrari driver highlighted the gap to leaders Mercedes. Ferrari sits second in the constructors' championship, trailing by 31 points after two races.
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has cautioned that the upcoming Miami Grand Prix may not demonstrate the true impact of recent regulation changes. He argued that the track's layout limits visible effects from the tweaks introduced after safety concerns. Coulthard expects the modifications to improve racing quality over multiple events.
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Max Verstappen secured second place on the grid for the 2026 Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix after Red Bull introduced key upgrades to its RB22 car. The four-time world champion described the turnaround as 'incredible' following a challenging start to the season. He now lines up behind Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli, who took pole position.