P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton faces a critical second season with Ferrari.
Karun Chandhok predicts that F1 2026 will be a crucial year for Lewis Hamilton’s partnership with Ferrari, following a challenging first season where he struggled and finished behind teammate Charles Leclerc. Despite high hopes initially, Hamilton’s move to Ferrari has not gone as planned, with his dream turning into a nightmare due to lack of podium finishes and performance inconsistencies. Chandhok emphasized the importance of Ferrari delivering a competitive car in 2026, as failure to do so could jeopardize Hamilton’s future with the team. Hamilton has been urged to improve his qualifying performance, which has been a weakness and a key area for development in order to enhance his chances of success with Ferrari. Sky Sports F1 pitlane reporter Ted Kravitz highlighted the need for Ferrari to listen to Hamilton’s feedback and make necessary changes to elevate their performance to championship-winning levels.
