Hamilton aware that success at Ferrari would not be instantaneous

Despite the up-and-down start to the season for Lewis Hamilton Within his new team, the Briton is not worried and remains confident for the future. However, the concern can be justified within the Team Ferrari, with a pace below expectations and the double disqualification in China. Only the seven-time world champion's Saturday in Shanghai, with pole position and victory in the Sprint, brought a little sunshine to this lackluster debut. Such a picture at Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton's former team, over the past three years would certainly have caused dismay and impatience in the Briton. This is not the case within his new team, where the Englishman displays patience and serenity.

« I wasn't too disappointed by the disqualification. It's in moments like these that you learn the most as a team. It was really interesting to see how the team handled the situation; they were very constructive and everyone remained positive. put English into perspective. I was at the factory during the week. I was impressed by the way the team was able to digest and work on analyzing what had happened."

Ferrari sets up camp in Japan, the third meeting of the season, with the need to do better to avoid letting the competitors slip away in the standings. I am 100% sure that we can solve all our problems. We have absolutely everything we need within this team to win," Lewis Hamilton confessed.

"I didn't have in mind to win right away"

The arrival of the most successful driver in history at the most prolific team caused an unprecedented media uproar. This transfer, consequently, aroused inordinate expectations. Barring confirmed detractors, all fans of the sport were eager to witness an instantly fruitful marriage, to witness a beautiful story.

The great champion Lewis Hamilton was aware that success would not be achieved immediately at his debut at Ferrari, and this is not a problem for the Englishman who is aiming for a long-term project. “The Sprint race was a real bonus to be honest, confided the Englishman. "We mustn't forget that this is my first year with the team. I know there was a lot of excitement around us, but I didn't have in mind to win straight away, to fight for the championship from the start. I know I'm arriving in a new culture, a new team, and it's going to take time."

These speeches advocating patience resonate with those of Anthony Hamilton: “ We are delighted to be at Ferrari. We will rebuild this team, not only for us and for Ferrari, but also for Italy and all the fans." confided the champion's father after the Australian Grand Prix. Such a project cannot be completed in one winter, just as Rome was not built in a day...

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