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Lewis Hamilton Sparks Controversy With Misleading Ferrari Switch Claim
Highlights
- Lewis Hamilton stopped using Ferrari’s simulator since end of May.
- Simulator produced misleading setups, misaligning with SF-25 track performance.
- Hamilton’s race form improved with one win and two podiums post-simulator.
- He confirmed no simulator use after Canadian Grand Prix in 2024.
- Simulator technology phased out when it produced unreliable information.
- Hamilton trails Kimi Antonelli by 32 points in title standings.
Lewis Hamilton has stopped using Ferrari’s simulator for race preparation since the Canadian Grand Prix, citing misleading correlation between virtual setups and the SF-25’s track behaviour.
The misalignment frustrated his first Ferrari season, echoing late-Mercedes struggles with correlation that complicated setup direction and development priorities.
Hamilton says repeated attempts proved unconvincing, so he removed the tool from his routine. His form then improved, delivering one victory and two additional podiums.
Asked if he has used the simulator since Canada, Hamilton answered “No,” adding the change helped “massively.” The shift aligns with Ferrari’s recent step in baseline performance.
Hamilton confirms no simulator use since Canada, calling the change “massively” beneficial.
Simulators remain powerful when correlation holds. When tyre, aero, and suspension models drift, the driver-in-loop can pull engineers toward setups that degrade real-world balance and tyre management.
His recent uplift echoes reporting on Hamilton’s Ferrari boost, achieved alongside renewed focus on track-derived baselines.
That approach dovetails with Ferrari changes aimed at tightening aero-mechanical correlation and simplifying decision-making between factory and track.
Ferrari has prioritised track-led baselines while addressing simulator correlation drift.
In sporting terms, Hamilton trails Kimi Antonelli by 32 points in the title fight, so minimising misdirection is critical for practice efficiency and race execution.
Hamilton trails Antonelli by 32 points, sharpening the cost of any misdirected setup work.
The practical emphasis also tallies with insights on Hamilton’s workrate, trading simulator laps for correlation runs, ride-height mapping, and methodical setup iteration across sessions.
None of this diminishes simulator value when accurate. Hamilton’s call reflects a seasoned driver prioritising dependable feedback loops while Ferrari works to restore trust in its virtual toolchain.
Visual Summary
SIMULATOR
REAL TRACK
Hamilton cuts the cord
0
uses of the simulator
since Canada
uses of the simulator
since Canada
“Massive” boost in results:
1 WIN, 2 PODIUMS
32 POINTS to catch Antonelli
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“Sometimes the data leads you the wrong way. Trusting myself, not the simulator, changed everything.”
– Lewis Hamilton
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Daniel Miller reports on Formula 1 Grand Prix weekends with race-day analysis, team-radio highlights, and point-standings updates. He explains power-unit upgrades, aerodynamic developments, and driver rivalries in straightforward, SEO-friendly language for a global F1 audience.
