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In a candid revelation, Lewis Hamilton has confirmed he is currently waiting for a crucial new part to be fitted to his Ferrari Formula 1 car, aimed at resolving an issue he described as “something underperforming.” The seven-time world champion, who joined Ferrari this season in a high-profile move from Mercedes, hinted that the team has already identified a specific weakness in the current setup and is actively working on a solution.
Speaking ahead of this weekend’s Grand Prix, Hamilton expressed both frustration and optimism. “There’s something in the car that’s just not working as it should,” he told reporters. “The team knows what it is, and we’re waiting for a new component that should help bring everything together. Until then, we’re trying to maximize what we have.”
Ferrari has made strides in performance this season, with Carlos Sainz claiming a victory and consistent podiums for the team. However, Hamilton has struggled to match his teammate’s pace at times, especially in key qualifying sessions and long-run race pace.
Team principal Frédéric Vasseur acknowledged the issue without going into specifics. “There is a small area on Lewis’s side of the garage where we’ve noticed performance isn’t quite where we want it. The factory is working flat out to produce a new solution, which should be ready in the coming races,” Vasseur said.
Sources close to the team suggest the issue may involve a suspension component or an aerodynamic element that behaves differently under load, affecting Hamilton’s confidence in high-speed corners. However, Ferrari has remained tight-lipped on the exact nature of the problem, possibly to avoid giving rival teams a competitive insight.
Despite the challenges, Hamilton remains upbeat about Ferrari’s overall direction. “It’s still early in the season. I have full trust in the team and their ability to bring upgrades that work,” he said. “We’re not far off, and once everything clicks, I think we’ll be in a very strong position.”
The anticipated upgrade is expected to arrive before the European leg of the championship kicks off, possibly in time for the Imola or Barcelona rounds. With the title race still wide open, every development counts, and Hamilton knows that fixing this lingering issue could be key to unlocking his full potential in the scarlet red car.
As the F1 paddock turns its attention to the next race, all eyes will be on Ferrari to see how quickly they can deliver the fix—and whether Hamilton can finally fight at the very front once he’s armed with the complete package.
