Carlos Sainz not surprised by Hamilton's struggles at Ferrari

Carlos Sainz in Williams et Lewis Hamilton Same fight at Ferrari? The Spanish driver, who joined the British team this winter, has found his form in Saudi Arabia after a difficult start to the season. Several factors, according to the former Ferrari driver Team, can explain this more difficult learning and consequently a longer adaptation. Whether for him or the six-time world champion.

Starting with the fact that they are both facing teammates who have been with their current teams for several years. Namely Alex Albon et Charles Leclerc. Not forgetting the settings and characteristics specific to each team which must be mastered to get the best from the car.

Sainz: "When you join a new team, you know it's going to take time »

"I'm not surprised at all. I expected it, because in this sport, there are no secrets.", assured Carlos Sainz, regarding Hamilton's difficulties, facing journalists ahead of the Miami Grand Prix. « Against two teammates like Alex and Charles, who are already at their peak performance, we can only do a little better or the same result. We can't suddenly arrive and be two or three tenths faster. It's impossible, since they are already at the limit of the car's capabilities.", he still believes.

Visibly Talkative on the subject in a press conference, the Spanish pilot went further in his thoughts. « When you join a new team, you know it's going to take time. Obviously, the sooner you get started and the sooner you reach that level, the better.", he says. « But for some drivers, it can take more or less time. Lewis had an incredible weekend in China. Now he seems to be struggling a little more."

"I'm definitely making an effort to adapt."

Furthermore, when asked about Sainz's comments, the main person concerned confirmed some of them. "There are elements of truth in that... But every situation is different.", assures Lewis Hamilton. In any case, the Briton admits that the adaptation at Ferrari took longer than expected. It also reminds him of his previous experience at Mercedes.

"There are a lot of things, so many different things. There isn't one in particular. When I moved to Mercedes, even there, my first six months were difficult. I had to acclimatize, get used to working with new people." The seven-time world champion is thus trying to develop his own riding style.

"You have to try to drive both instinctively and consciously. I'm definitely making an effort to adapt, that's for sure." concludes Hamilton. The fact remains that the rookies are not benefiting from this indulgence given to Hamilton and Sainz: if they are not immediately on the pace, they would already be dropped... or soon.

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