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News, views and updates about seven-time F1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton. The British driver will be in a Ferrari car in 2025 as he looks to secure a record-breaking eighth Drivers’ Championship.

Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur reflects on qualifying for the 2026 F1 Mexico City GP.
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Vasseur: Hamilton found “perfect balance” with tyres in 2026 F1 Mexico City GP qualifying

Nicolas Lopes04 mins

Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur believes Lewis Hamilton found the “perfect balance” on tyre preparation and usage en route to securing pole position for the 2026 Mexico City GP, which was Hamilton’s first in F1 since the 2023 Hungarian GP, and Ferrari’s first since the 2025 Hungarian GP. Vasseur: Hamilton found “perfect balance” with tyres…

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Lewis Hamilton out on track for Ferrari in qualifying for the 2026 F1 Mexico City GP.
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Hamilton reflects on “very special” first F1 pole for Ferrari at the 2026 Mexico City GP

Nicolas Lopes08 mins

Lewis Hamilton secured pole position for the 2026 Mexico City GP with a stunning last effort in Q3, which granted him his 105th pole position in F1, and his first grand prix pole for Ferrari. Hamilton “doesn’t remember” last time he was on pole before 2026 Mexico City GP Hamilton’s last grand prix pole position…

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Hamilton outlines Ferrari's key development priorities for the 2027 F1 season, focusing on aerodynamics, chassis and engine performance
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Hamilton outlines key areas for Ferrari improvement ahead of 2027 F1 season

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein04 mins

Lewis Hamilton has highlighted the areas Ferrari must improve ahead of the 2027 Formula 1 (F1) season as he continues to work closely with the team on the development of next year’s car. Speaking after the United States Grand Prix, the seven-time World Champion reflected on Ferrari’s progress throughout the season and the importance of…

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Fred Vasseur discusses Charles Leclerc's reaction to his P2 finish at the 2026 United States GP and Ferrari's recurring struggles in F1 qualifying
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Ferrari F1 boss Vasseur addresses Leclerc’s dissatisfaction with P2 finish at 2026 United States GP

Senjuti Jash03 mins

Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur shared his thoughts on Charles Leclerc not being too pleased with his second-place finish and the drivers’ reaction to the SF-26 underperforming in F1 qualifying following their haul of 30 points at the 2026 United States GP on Sunday. Despite showing promise in the free practice sessions—having topped the timesheets…

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Fred Vasseur analysed a good 2026 F1 United States GP for Scuderia Ferrari as Charles Leclerc finished 2nd, backed up by Lewis Hamilton in P4
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Vasseur on Ferrari’s strong race at 2026 F1 United States GP, rejects qualifying struggles theory

James O'Connor06 mins

Fred Vasseur analysed a good 2026 F1 United States GP for Scuderia Ferrari as Charles Leclerc finished 2nd, backed up by Lewis Hamilton in P4. Not for the first time this year or previous ones, Scuderia Ferrari were very fast in practice. In fact, they led all three in Austin as the Monegasque in particular…

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Lewis Hamilton rues Ferrari's understeer and setup mistakes after his late charge to P4 at the 2026 F1 United States GP in Austin.
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Hamilton rues Ferrari setup struggles after missing podium at 2026 F1 United States GP

Karishma Persad09 mins

Lewis Hamilton believes Ferrari’s persistent understeer and incorrect setup choices cost him a potential podium finish at the 2026 F1 United States GP, despite recovering to fourth at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA). The seven-time World Champion struggled to match the pace of the leading drivers throughout the opening two stints before demonstrating significantly…

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Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur in qualifying for the 2026 F1 United States GP.
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Vasseur admits “frustration” with 2026 F1 United States GP Qualifying

Nicolas Lopes04 mins

Ferrari’s Team Principal Fred Vasseur reflects on the team’s soaring pace in practice for the 2026 F1 United States GP – leading all three sessions prior to qualifying – and how it seemed to fade away as the shootout for pole position reached its crucial point, with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton only able to…

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Hamilton 2026 F1 United States GP Qualifying
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Hamilton explains Ferrari’s straight-line deficit after P5 in 2026 F1 United States GP Qualifying

Antonina Jaromin06 mins

Lewis Hamilton identified Ferrari’s straight-line speed deficit as a key factor behind his P5 finish in qualifying at the 2026 F1 United States GP. Ferrari had looked strong throughout the weekend, topping all three Free Practice sessions. Hamilton improved consistently, moving from P6 in FP1 to P4 in FP2 before setting the fastest time in…

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George Russell reflects on a costly Q3 slide, shifting track temperatures and bumps after qualifying sixth at the 2026 F1 United States GP.
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Russell rues costly Q3 mistakes after frustrating 2026 F1 United States GP Qualifying

Karishma Persad08 mins

George Russell admitted that two disappointing Q3 laps cost him a stronger starting position for the 2026 F1 United States GP, leaving the Mercedes driver sixth on the grid despite demonstrating competitive pace throughout Saturday’s Qualifying session at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA). Russell recorded a 1:34.476, finishing 0.441 seconds behind teammate Kimi Antonelli,…

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