Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari change outlined as Sainz subject of Binotto claim – round-up It’s Monaco Grand Prix race week, and we’re taking a look back at Monday’s main headlines as Lewis Hamilton outlined a change in approach, Mattia Binotto makes a claim about Carlos Sainz’s Audi negotiations, and McLaren unveiled a special colour scheme for the next two races. There’s plenty to dive into, so let’s catch you up. Lewis Hamilton will ‘probably not’ use Ferrari sim for race prep Want more PlanetF1.com coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trust. After his podium in Canada, Lewis Hamilton confirmed he is unlikely to use the Ferrari simulator too often for race preparation from here. Clarifying “I’m sure I will drive it at some point”, he will likely want to do correlation work to see if what he feels in the car will translate to the virtual world, in order for rounded progress on and off the circuit. Read more: ‘Too many risks’ – Next Lewis Hamilton step after Ferrari experiment confirms suspicions Binotto: Sainz went against father’s advice in Williams deal Mattia Binotto claimed Carlos Sainz did not heed the advice from those in his inner circle when choosing his next move in Formula 1 in 2024. Ultimately, Sainz plumped for Williams as his next team, but Audi was also hotly tipped as a potential name for the Spanish driver. Carlos Sainz Sr also has a long association with Audi, and Binotto added Sainz Jr “made his own choice” when it came to negotiations, “which is great for him.” Read more: Mattia Binotto lifts lid on Carlos Sainz negotiations after Audi F1 2024 snub Special McLaren livery for Monaco and Spain McLaren will be marking 1000 races in Formula 1