Lewis Hamilton makes Ferrari demand and points finger over F1 2026 title failure
Lewis Hamilton said the engine is the "number one" priority for Ferrari if they are to put him in a position to challenge for more championship glory next year. The seven-time world champion joined the Scuderia hoping to win an eighth, but will finish his second season in red as, at best, runner up. Heading into this weekend's Mexico City Grand Prix, Hamilton is third in the standings and only one point behind George Russell, but both of them are going to miss out on the ultimate prize with Kimi Antonelli likely to be crowned world champion this Sunday.
TL;DR
- Lewis Hamilton states that the engine is Ferrari's 'number one' priority for next year to challenge for championships.
- Ferrari has had moments of success with wins in Barcelona and Silverstone, but has lacked consistency.
- Hamilton is pushing for upgrades to the power unit and chassis, emphasizing the need to match Mercedes and Red Bull's engine power.
- The team has struggled with a narrow performance window for the car, impacting consistency.
- High altitude in Mexico City might benefit Ferrari by limiting the effectiveness of Mercedes and Red Bull engines.