Experiencing a High Spirit Despite Two Setbacks
Lewis Hamilton took a much-needed break during the August hiatus, using the time to reflect on his performance and identify areas for improvement. Upon his return, he adopted a constructive approach, focusing on building upon his strengths rather than dwelling on what needed to be changed.
The seven-time world champion concluded his reset with a positive outlook, stating, "The direction is right, we just need fine-tuning." This optimism was evident as Ferrari implemented an improved setup for Hamilton's car, aiming to bridge the gap between the Mercedes driver and his rivals.
In the qualifying session at the Italian Grand Prix, Hamilton found himself 0.050 seconds behind Charles Leclerc in Q3. Despite this slight deficit, Hamilton's goal was to build on the progress made during the summer break, and this was the first step in that direction.
Hamilton's performance was commendable, as he matched Leclerc's pace for the first time in a long while. Team boss Frédéric Vasseur boosted Hamilton's morale, explaining that the difference to Leclerc was not as big as the 11 grid positions suggested.
However, Hamilton will start five places back at Ferrari's home race in Monza due to a penalty for not slowing down as instructed in the qualifying laps briefing. Despite this setback, Hamilton remained upbeat, expressing satisfaction with his performance and feeling comfortable in the car.
The race in Monza saw a minor setback for Hamilton when he lost control of his car while braking for turn 3. Hamilton attributed the crash to the outside of the corner being wet and having poorer grip. Despite the crash, Hamilton and team boss Vasseur see light at the end of the tunnel, with the team continuing to work on fine-tuning the car to maximise Hamilton's potential.
It is worth noting that Hamilton has a relatively clean crash history, with only 16 retirements out of 371 starts due to accidents. His last crash was during the 2024 season at the US Grand Prix in Austin, where he buried his Mercedes in the gravel at the penultimate corner.
Despite some internal team tensions, Hamilton has shown commitment to Ferrari, with no indication of a switch to another team following the penalty at Monza. Hamilton moved from Mercedes to Ferrari before the season started and remains with the team, aiming to help them challenge for the championship.
Even on a difficult Friday at Monza, where Hamilton's car lost six tenths to the McLaren in two corners, Hamilton did not show any frustration. Instead, he continued to focus on the task at hand, demonstrating his resilience and determination to succeed.
In conclusion, Lewis Hamilton's return to racing after the summer break has been promising, with Ferrari making adjustments to the car that have yielded positive results. Despite a minor setback in the form of a crash during the race, Hamilton remains upbeat and focused on the task at hand, aiming to build on the progress made during the summer break and challenge for the championship with Ferrari.
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