Lewis Hamilton finished P6 for Ferrari at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP after a race-long power deficit left him defending and unable to match teammate Charles Leclerc or rivals.
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Hamilton questions a lack of engine power after P6 at 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Lewis Hamilton finished sixth at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP after struggling, in his words, a power deficit throughout the race at Suzuka. The Ferrari driver found himself defending for most of the 53 laps rather than attacking for positions. Hamilton expressed confusion about the performance gap to both rivals and teammate Charles Leclerc, who…

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Hamilton reflects on 2026 F1 Japanese GP qualifying, highlighting pace deficits, deployment issues and concerns ahead of Sunday’s race
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Hamilton reflects on 2026 F1 Japanese GP qualifying as pace and performance concerns persist

Lewis Hamilton delivered a composed but ultimately unspectacular qualifying performance at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP. He progressed cleanly through the sessions and remained firmly in the top six, yet lacked the outright pace to challenge at the front. While others found time in the final shoot out, Hamilton could not match the leading contenders…

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Ferrari will focus on improvements to close the gap to the front after Friday practice for the 2026 F1 Japanese GP.
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Room for improvement for Ferrari after Friday practice at 2026 F1 Japanese GP

Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc will be looking into improvements to close the gap to the front after Friday practice for the 2026 F1 Japanese GP. Finishing both FP1 and FP2 in P5 (Leclerc) and P6 (Hamilton) behind McLaren and Mercedes, both Ferrari drivers will be looking to improve their pace for the…

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Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton explains why he has been enjoying racing so far during the 2026 season ahead of the F1 Japanese GP
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Hamilton explains why he’s enjoying racing in 2026 season ahead of F1 Japanese GP 

Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton has defended Formula 1’s evolving regulations, calling the racing “more fun” than it’s been in years ahead of the 2026 Japanese GP. Hamilton enjoying “back-and-forth” racing in 2026 Now three races into the season, Hamilton reflected on the style of racing created by the new regulations, admitting that he’s been enjoying the…

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Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff spoke about Kimi Antonelli's potential fight for the 2026 F1 championship following his maiden win.
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Wolff discusses Antonelli’s potential F1 2026 title hopes

Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff spoke about Kimi Antonelli’s potential championship contention following the 2026 F1 Chinese GP. The Brackley-based team have had a strong start, winning the first two races of the season. Mercedes are currently 31 points ahead of Ferrari in the World Constructors’ Championship. Antonelli scored his maiden pole position and victory…

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Following the 2026 F1 Chinese GP, Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur analysed Lewis Hamilton's podium, and Charles Leclerc's weekend.
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Vasseur on Hamilton’s first Ferrari podium and Leclerc’s weekend at 2026 F1 Chinese GP

For Scuderia Ferrari and Fred Vasseur, the early stages of the 2026 F1 season have shown promising signs of progress, particularly as Lewis Hamilton secured his first podium with the team at the Chinese GP. Alongside Charles Leclerc, Ferrari appear to be building stronger cohesion as they continue adapting to a new regulatory era. Vasseur…

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Toto Wolff has discussed Kimi Antonelli's first F1 win and Mercedes celebrating their 1-2 finish at the 2026 Chinese GP with Lewis Hamilton on the podium
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Wolff on Antonelli claiming maiden F1 win and sharing podium with Hamilton at the 2026 Chinese GP

Team principal Toto Wolff has expressed his thoughts on the final laps of the 2026 Chinese GP, the celebrations on the podium with Lewis Hamilton, the impact the Ferraris battling each other had on the Mercedes drivers, and his comments over team radio as Kimi Antonelli secured his maiden F1 victory and the Brackley-based outfit…

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