Lewis Hamilton may have already hinted that he isn’t a fan of Ferrari’s 2026 car, according to Ted Kravitz. The Sky F1 analyst suggested that Hamilton’s comments contain subtle clues about his early doubts.
For years, many of Hamilton’s supporters have hoped the 2026 rule changes would spark a late-career resurgence. They believed the new era could help level the playing field and give him fresh momentum.
However, the ground-effect regulations introduced in recent seasons have proven tough for the seven-time champion. Instead of climbing back to the front, Hamilton has found himself struggling more than expected.
His difficulties became clear when George Russell beat him in 2022 and again in 2024 — the latter in a more dominant fashion. These seasons marked a shift in the balance within Mercedes and raised questions about Hamilton’s long-term form.
Last year, Hamilton slipped out of the top six in the standings for the first time in his career, and he is in danger of repeating that this season as Kimi Antonelli continues a strong late push.
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