Lewis Hamilton acknowledges that driving for Ferrari generates more intense media scrutiny, amid his challenging start to the season with the team. After struggling in the first four races, Hamilton was particularly disappointed in Bahrain, qualifying ninth compared to teammate Charles Leclerc's third-place performance. Lewis Hamilton bounced back to finish fifth in Bahrain, marking his best result for Ferrari so far, and the positive outcome lifted his spirits.
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Lewis Hamilton Notes the Challenge of Driving for Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton said that Ferrari's F1 history generates more media interest, leading to "more clicks and stories" about the team, ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
"Yes," Hamilton began when asked by media, if being at Ferrari amplified people trying to make a 'crisis' out of situations.
"I mean, on one side, it is to be expected, it is the greatest team in Formula 1 history, and it is special, so of course there are going to be more clicks, more stories written about it, and people have opinions.
"It has not always been smooth-sailing, so from my perspective you can't work with a team and make changes overnight.
"We've really spent time getting to know each other and there are changes in the short-term that we will do together to keep all the greatness and keep building the areas that we could be stronger in.
"Some are short-term and some are long-term, but there are so many great things within this team and so we want to harness the energy and passion within the team.
"We also have to protect the team because there is more spotlight on this team than any other team.
"Everyone in this team really has their hearts in it, they were riding the roller-coaster ride up and down together, and I have no doubt that we will get to where we plan to be, it is just going to take time."