Lewis Hamilton ditched Ferrari's simulator, and Leclerc victory vindicated decision

At the 2026 British Grand Prix at Silverstone, Charles Leclerc took victory after adopting setup directions from teammate Lewis Hamilton, who had chosen to ditch Ferrari's simulator following his debut Ferrari podium at the Chinese Grand Prix. Hamilton, unable to build on that earlier result, opted for a 'different approach' by abandoning the simulator, and Leclerc's decision to follow Hamilton's guidance on his sim setup paid off with a race win. The outcome has reinforced Hamilton's stance, with the seven-time champion indicating he has no plans to return to Ferrari's simulator anytime soon.