Lewis Hamilton is drastically changing his preparation for the Canadian Grand Prix, opting to skip simulator work entirely. The Mercedes driver believes extensive sim sessions are actively hindering his track performance, creating correlation issues that lead to challenging starts on race weekends. Hamilton pointed to his struggles in Miami, where he faced "massive understeer" and a "not very snappy" car, finishing significantly behind Charles Leclerc before the Monegasque's late-race incident. His most successful weekend recently, China, was the only one he prepared for without the simulator. Hamilton stated the current method "is not helping," as track conditions often feel completely different from what the sim suggests. He hopes stepping away from the virtual world will allow him to find a more effective setup from the outset. Despite this tactical shift, Hamilton anticipates another tough Canadian GP for Ferrari, citing their continued straight-line speed deficit against rivals like Mercedes on Montreal's long straights.
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Lewis Hamilton is drastically changing his preparation for the Canadian Grand Prix, opting to skip simulator work entirely. The Mercedes driver believes extensive sim sessions are actively hindering his track performance, creating correlation issues that lead to challenging starts on race weekends. Hamilton pointed to his struggles in Miami, where he faced "massive understeer" and a "not very snappy" car, finishing significantly behind Charles Leclerc before the Monegasque's late-race incident. His most successful weekend recently, China, was the only one he prepared for without the simulator. Hamilton stated the current method "is not helping," as track conditions often feel completely different from what the sim suggests. He hopes stepping away from the virtual world will allow him to find a more effective setup from the outset. Despite this tactical shift, Hamilton anticipates another tough Canadian GP for Ferrari, citing their continued straight-line speed deficit against rivals like Mercedes on Montreal's long straights.
