Lewis Hamilton is overhauling his preparation for the Canadian Grand Prix, ditching simulator work after consistent struggles, most recently in Miami. Hamilton believes Ferrari's simulator lacks proper track correlation, steering his setup away from optimal performance. He noted the SF-26 was "not very snappy into corners" with "massive understeer" early in the Miami weekend, costing crucial track time. Interestingly, his strongest performance this season came in China, the only race he didn't prepare for on the simulator. This new approach aims to avoid chasing setup issues from Friday, particularly critical in sprint weekends with limited practice. Despite his general satisfaction with the SF-26's improved nimbleness, Hamilton admits Ferrari still faces a significant straight-line speed deficit. Montreal's long straights will likely expose this weakness, making the Canadian GP another challenging outing for the Scuderia.
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Lewis Hamilton is overhauling his preparation for the Canadian Grand Prix, ditching simulator work after consistent struggles, most recently in Miami. Hamilton believes Ferrari's simulator lacks proper track correlation, steering his setup away from optimal performance. He noted the SF-26 was "not very snappy into corners" with "massive understeer" early in the Miami weekend, costing crucial track time. Interestingly, his strongest performance this season came in China, the only race he didn't prepare for on the simulator. This new approach aims to avoid chasing setup issues from Friday, particularly critical in sprint weekends with limited practice. Despite his general satisfaction with the SF-26's improved nimbleness, Hamilton admits Ferrari still faces a significant straight-line speed deficit. Montreal's long straights will likely expose this weakness, making the Canadian GP another challenging outing for the Scuderia.
