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Lewis Hamilton has suggested areas of improvement Ferrari needs to work on might overshadow its decision to develop its 2026 F1 car.
Lewis Hamilton pointed out that Ferrari needs to focus on addressing areas for improvement that could overshadow its decision to develop the 2026 Formula 1 car. Ferrari shifted its attention to the 2026 car early in April due to problems with the current SF-25 and the challenge of catching up to McLaren. Hamilton expressed his belief that other factors may hinder Ferrari’s ability to challenge for honors in the coming season under new technical regulations. He emphasized that while he supported Ferrari’s decision to prioritize the next year’s car, there are underlying issues within the team that need to be addressed before they can compete effectively. Despite facing setbacks, Hamilton remained doubtful about Ferrari’s potential comeback in the Qatar Grand Prix Sprint due to challenges in overtaking and lack of on-track action.
