Lewis Hamilton Advises Ferrari on How to 'Get Closer' to F1 Rivals

Lewis Hamilton suggests that Ferrari could "get a bit closer" to their F1 competitors by simply reducing the ride height of their SF-25 car to unlock more performance. This advice comes amidst Hamilton's challenging debut season with Ferrari, where he has yet to secure a podium finish in a Grand Prix, with a best result of fourth. After a disqualification in the Chinese GP Sprint due to excessive plank wear, Ferrari was forced to raise the car's rear, a move that compromises performance under current ground effect regulations. Hamilton believes that while Ferrari might not contend for outright victories on pace, optimizing the car's ride height could bring them into a more competitive position. He emphasizes that the current season's learnings will be crucial for future development, despite not expecting significant changes in the immediate competitive landscape against McLaren and Red Bull.