Lewis Hamilton will make his lifelong dream come true in 2025 when he joins Ferrari, Formula One’s most iconic team. After a decade with Mercedes, Hamilton cites the team’s ongoing struggles as a motivating factor for his departure.
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Lando Norris displayed exceptional awareness at the 2024 Chinese GP, preventing Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc from gaining an advantage despite missing a pit stop under Virtual Safety Car conditions. Norris realized he missed the opportunity by mere seconds and quickly made up for it, maintaining his lead and securing a P2 finish.
Lewis Hamilton’s discontent with Mercedes’ poor performance has dissipated this season, as he now focuses on his upcoming move to Ferrari. Toto Wolff attributes this shift to Hamilton’s belief that his future beyond Mercedes is secure. While Mercedes continues to struggle, Ferrari has shown promise, which may explain Hamilton’s eagerness to make the switch.
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc expressed disappointment with the team’s performance at the Chinese Grand Prix, despite securing fourth place. The team faced challenges with tire management and strategic difficulties, leading Leclerc to emphasize the importance of upcoming car upgrades. The upgrades will likely focus on the floor, a critical component for generating downforce. Ferrari aims to improve its competitiveness in the upcoming European leg of the championship.
Ferrari released its financial results for the first quarter of 2024. The results will be released on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. A live audio webcast and conference call will begin at 3:00 p.m. CEST / 9:00 a.m. EDT on the same day. The presentation will be available on Ferrari’s corporate website, and a replay will be archived for two weeks after the call.
Toyota Gazoo Racing Europe’s technical director, David Floury, has acknowledged the team’s victory at the Imola 6 Hours was due to strategic decisions rather than superior speed. Toyota’s rival, Ferrari, was faster on pure pace but made tactical errors, costing them the win. Despite the victory, Toyota recognized the need to address the lack of pace compared to Ferrari’s 499P LMH and hinted that the Balance of Performance (BoP) regulations may still require adjustments.