Lewis Hamilton has advised Ferrari followers to not anticipate an enormous enchancment from the brand new automotive improve at this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix.
Hamilton, who joined Ferrari this 12 months after leaving Mercedes, has had a troublesome begin to the season. He hasn’t completed on the rostrum in any of the primary 11 races, whereas his teammate Charles Leclerc has managed three podiums.
Ferrari had excessive hopes this season however the automotive hasn’t carried out in addition to anticipated. They’ve made a number of upgrades, and this weekend they’ve introduced a brand new flooring for the automotive, which they hope will assist.
Hamilton stated:
“The crew have labored onerous on the brand new flooring, however we don’t know but how a lot of a distinction it can make. We’ll discover out tomorrow.”
He added:
“Don’t anticipate an enormous change. Hopefully it’s a step ahead, however we simply don’t know but. The necessary factor is that we’re shifting in the suitable path.”
Regardless of the struggles, Hamilton says he’s making an attempt to remain constructive and is specializing in constructing for the longer term – particularly for 2026, when new F1 guidelines will are available.
He additionally stated he was happy with the work he’s carried out behind the scenes, together with serving to produce F1: The Film, which stars Brad Pitt and has simply been launched.
“After all, all of us need to be successful races, however I’m having fun with the method of constructing one thing new right here at Ferrari,” he stated.
“The movie has additionally been an enormous spotlight – listening to followers snort and cheer in cinemas has been wonderful.”
Ferrari will take a look at their newest updates all through the Austrian Grand Prix weekend, hoping to get again within the combat with front-runners McLaren and Crimson Bull.
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