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Lewis Hamilton will have been using the five-week Formula 1 race break to try and identify the cause of a problem affecting his Ferrari at the Japanese Grand Prix, one he described as “really confusing”.
During the Formula 1 race break, Lewis Hamilton worked on identifying a problem with his Ferrari that hampered his performance at the Japanese Grand Prix, calling it “really confusing.” He started the 2026 season positively, achieving his first podium with Ferrari in China. Hamilton has closed the gap to Leclerc and actively contributed to the SF-26 development, leading to an increase in driving enjoyment. Despite managing his tires well in Suzuka, Hamilton struggled with pace and maintaining positions, raising concerns about the car’s power compared to Leclerc. He aims to analyze the power difference and potential solutions following a filming day where Ferrari tested new parts for the SF-26, such as the ‘Macarena wing.’
