Hamilton Eyes Ferrari Championship
Lewis Hamilton is entering his second season with Ferrari and asserts the team is "in the fight" with Mercedes for the 2026 F1 championship. After a challenging debut year, Hamilton's renewed confidence signals a potentially more competitive title race with Ferrari gearing up to challenge Mercedes' dominance.
Hamilton's optimism for 2026 comes after a grueling 2025 debut season with Ferrari, which he labeled his "worst ever" in Formula 1. For the first time in his illustrious career, the seven-time champion failed to score a single podium finish in a Grand Prix. He concluded the 2025 season in sixth place in the driver's standings with 156 points, significantly behind his teammate Charles Leclerc, who secured seven podiums and finished fifth overall with 242 points. Hamilton's sole victory came in a Sprint race in China. The struggles were team-wide, as Ferrari finished a disappointing fourth in the Constructors' Championship, failing to win a single Grand Prix. The team reportedly halted development on their 2025 car early to concentrate resources on the massive regulation changes for the 2026 season. In stark contrast, his former team, Mercedes, secured second place in the 2025 Constructors' Championship with 469 points. The Silver Arrows celebrated two race wins and 12 podium finishes throughout the season with drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli.
