After years of driving Mercedes, Esteban Ocon, a star driver for Haas, has said that his vehicle and the Ferrari have many parallels and that he knows the problems Lewis Hamilton may be facing. He also added that the seven-time world champion will find a solution.
Despite raising a lot of eyebrows in the Formula 1 paddocks, Hamilton’s high-profile move to Ferrari at the conclusion of the 2024 season hasn’t gone as planned so far.
In yet another difficult weekend, Hamilton was only able to finish in eighth position in the Miami Grand Prix, demonstrating his inability to adjust to the demands of Ferrari’s vehicle philosophy.
It’s very challenging, particularly when your vehicle attitude changes. I can identify with Lewis on that point since the Haas and Ferrari cars are quite close. “I have also driven the Mercedes before, so it’s a completely different way to drive the car or utilize its potential,” Ocon told RacingNews365.
It is undoubtedly difficult to get used to the car’s significantly different feel. However, I have no doubt that he will find a solution very soon,” Ocon said.
For 2019, Mercedes hired the 28-year-old Frenchman as a backup driver to pilot their AMG F1 W10 EQ Power+.
Hamilton’s lackluster Ferrari debut has raised questions and criticism of his racing style across the industry.
Hamilton’s fifth-place finish in the Bahrain Grand Prix stands as his best performance so far in his first six races with Ferrari.
Hamilton has placed third in each of the sprint races, but he hasn’t been able to duplicate such results over the course of a Grand Prix weekend.
At the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in Imola, Hamilton will now concentrate on putting up a stronger showing. Last year, he had placed sixth in his Mercedes in the Imola Grand Prix.
Alongside Vogue editor-in-chief and gala supremo Anna Wintour, Hamilton was one of the early entrants and co-chair of the recent Met Gala.
With diamonds glistening in his ears, on his lapel, cuffs, and palms, Hamilton dazzled in a crisp cream suit and matching backwards hat.
