Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time F1 champion, has hit the ground running at Ferrari. He has introduced a comprehensive F1 strategy crash course for the entire Maranello staff. The goal? Transform Ferrari's decision-making ahead of his March debut in Australia.
- Mandatory Participation: All Ferrari personnel must complete Hamilton’s training, regardless of contract negotiations.
- Modules Covered: Hamilton will personally teach topics such as:
- Proper tire use, including full wets.
- Flawless pit stop execution.
- Understanding tire color significance.
- Managing safety cars to maintain victory chances.
- The importance of reliability.
Due to language barriers, Hamilton will conduct sessions through "aggressive, interpretive mime," while balancing simulation tests and media tasks.
Ferrari's race engineers are also focusing on interpreting Hamilton’s radio chatter. For example, when Hamilton says, “My tyres are dead, man!” it signifies peak tire conditions and sets the stage for record-breaking performances.
Persistent missteps could see Hamilton appoint his own Head of Race Strategy, ensuring a high performance bar and accountability throughout the team.
Summary: Lewis Hamilton is revolutionizing Ferrari’s approach with a strategic training program aimed at elevating the team's performance. By addressing past pitfalls, Hamilton is setting the stage for a championship-caliber Ferrari.
