Lewis Hamilton credits skipping simulator sessions for his improved sprint qualifying performance in Montreal, calling it "the way forward" after securing fifth on the grid. He noted it was their "best qualifying session for some time," despite being quickest in SQ1 and second in SQ2. Hamilton believes extensive sim work often leads to having to "undo" setup learnings once on track, due to differences between virtual and real conditions.
Instead, he focused on deep data analysis and closer engineer integration for the Canadian Grand Prix weekend. Hamilton has a long history with simulators, even contributing to Ferrari's current system, but found similar success in China this year after also skipping sim prep. This personal strategy shift could be pivotal for Hamilton as Mercedes aims to optimize performance and close the gap to rivals.
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