Lewis Hamilton Reveals Intense Ferrari Factory Schedule During F1’s Five-Week Pause
Lewis Hamilton disclosed that he used Formula 1's unexpected five-week race break in April 2026 to intensively focus on preparation rather than rest. Instead of taking time off, he spent each week at Ferrari's factory, engaged in training, recovery, and simulator work to close the performance gap with teammate Charles Leclerc. The effort follows a challenging 2025 season and aims to improve his integration with the team ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.
- ▪Lewis Hamilton did not take a break during F1's five-week pause, instead spending time at Ferrari's factory every week.
- ▪The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix were canceled due to conflict in the Middle East, creating an extended gap in the 2026 season.
- ▪Hamilton struggled in the 2025 season, failing to achieve a podium and finishing 86 points behind Charles Leclerc.
- ▪He identified a systems-related performance deficit costing him 8–9 tenths in straight-line speed at Suzuka and worked with Ferrari to resolve it.
- ▪Hamilton has been adapting to Ferrari's engineering and operational culture after spending 12 years with Mercedes.
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