Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari simulator decision raises concerns for team performance
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: May 29, 2026, 5:56 PM
Last updated May 29, 2026
Lewis Hamilton's choice not to participate in Ferrari's simulator program has drawn criticism from Sky Sports Formula 1 commentator David Croft, who described the decision as "quite damning" for Ferrari. This comment came in light of Hamilton's improved performance after overcoming early challenges with the team. While Hamilton seems to be adapting, questions persist about Ferrari's ability to translate simulator data to track performance. The situation highlights ongoing issues within the team as they seek to enhance their competitiveness moving forward.
- •Hamilton does not use Ferrari's simulator program.
- •Croft labels the decision as problematic for Ferrari.
- •Hamilton shows signs of improvement after early struggles.
- •Ferrari faces challenges in factory-to-track correlation.
- •Team's competitiveness is under scrutiny.
- 5:56 PMMotorsport.com — Lewis Hamilton Ferrari simulator decision branded "quite damning" after Canada breakthrough
"Sky Sports Formula 1 lead commentator David Croft has described Lewis Hamilton's recent decision not to use Ferrari's simulator programme as "quite damning" for the Maranello outfit, raising concerns over the team's factory-to-track correlation issues. Following a tricky start to his time with Ferrari, Hamilton finally appears to have turned a corner. The seven-time champion, who joined the ...Keep reading
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