For the first time in its history, Formula 1 will host a race in Saudi Arabia. Jeddah is touted as the fastest street circuit in F1 and the one with the most corners. Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton used social media to provide insight into his preparation for the race. Since this is the first time the F1 has raced in Jeddah, the drivers went into the simulator to prepare for the track.
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Hamilton who doesn’t do a lot of simulator work. was seen learning the route on the sim. “Working”, wrote the Mercedes in its Instagram story.
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Lewis Hamilton is ready to drive his Brazil engine in Jeddah
As reported by Motorsport.com, Hamilton flashed the field at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix after taking a new engine. He was almost 30 km / h faster than everyone else on the track. The Mercedes driver will use this engine on the Jeddah circuit because it includes fast straights and long corners that favor the car.
“We’ve seen pretty big fluctuations in performance in the last few races. [but] If we look at the route in Saudi Arabia, it should suit us. For Lewis, we have the more powerful engine for the car, so that will give him a useful engine, ”said Andrew Shovlin.
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Formula 1 F1 – Brazilian Grand Prix – Jose Carlos Pace Circuit, Sao Paulo, Brazil – November 14th 2021, Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes celebrates on the podium after winning the race together with second placed Red Bull Max Verstappen REUTERS / Amanda Perobelli TPX IMAGES OF. DER TAG won
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff was also confident that the track would suit her car. He also mentioned that the “hot” Brazil engine will give them an advantage.
“In Saudi Arabia it should be a good track for us, but we know that if we think it’s good this year, it can be reversed. But there are long straights and we will get our spicy equipment, the engine, out for Saudi Arabia, ”said Wolff.
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With only two races left in the 2021 season, Lewis needs every advantage he can get. He is still 8 points behind Max Verstappen in the championship, who will try to recover after two defeats in a row.
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