Podcast: Hamilton's Ferrari F1 debut - Your questions answered

Lewis Hamilton’s momentous first week at Maranello at the start of his Ferrari Formula 1 adventure is the focus of the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast. 

Scott Mitchell-Malm and Jonathan Noble join Edd Straw to ask how the impact of his first Ferrari test compares with past F1 debuts, and what it says about just how big a story Hamilton’s move to Maranello is. 

We also run through what Hamilton has been doing at Maranello, both behind the wheel on and off track, in preparation for his first season in red.

And we take questions from The Race Members’ Club covering the value of the Fiorano test and how simulator running can be used in preparation, as well as what to expect from Hamilton’s steering wheel.

There’s a look at what operational differences Hamilton will face at Ferrari compared to Mercedes, and what is challenging about adapting to this unique team. The battle between Hamilton and team-mate Charles Leclerc, and their driving styles, plus how this move might impact the seven-times world champion’s legacy are also among the topics.

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