P1racenews AI automatic summary:
“I am sure all the teams are doing that already. I know Mercedes have already focused on next year.”
Lewis Hamilton has urged Ferrari to focus on developing their 2026 F1 project, while Mercedes is already looking towards next year. Ferrari showed improvement at the Austrian Grand Prix, finishing third and fourth. However, they were far behind McLaren, with Charles Leclerc finishing almost 20 seconds behind the winner. Ferrari is now 207 points behind McLaren in the constructors’ title race. Hamilton believes catching McLaren this year is unlikely and suggests Ferrari shift their focus to 2026, as Mercedes have done. The 2026 season will bring significant changes to F1 regulations, including more sustainable fuels, increased electrification, and smaller, lower-downforce cars. Hamilton also discussed setup issues and adapting to Ferrari’s driving style differences.
