Lewis Hamilton reveals vindication from bold Ferrari F1 decision via Charles Leclerc

Lewis Hamilton abandoned Ferrari's simulator during the 2025 F1 season after finding it poorly correlated with the real car, a decision that contributed to a run of three podiums including his first Ferrari win in Barcelona. Ahead of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, Hamilton relied on his extensive track knowledge rather than simulator work, while teammate Charles Leclerc initially used the simulator before ultimately following Hamilton's approach. Leclerc went on to win the British Grand Prix, which Hamilton cited as vindication of his unconventional preparation method.