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‘Massively down’ – Lewis Hamilton details worrying Ferrari power deficit to F1 benchmark Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton believes that Ferrari’s power deficit is preventing them from competing with Mercedes in the 2026 Formula 1 season. Despite securing second place at the Canadian Grand Prix, Hamilton finished over 10 seconds behind race winner Andrea Kimi Antonelli. Mercedes has had a flawless start to the season, winning all five opening grands prix, while Ferrari has struggled to challenge them on merit. Hamilton attributed Ferrari’s struggles to being “massively down” on power compared to Mercedes. The new Additional Development Upgrade Opportunity regulation might give Ferrari a chance to close the gap, with Hamilton hopeful for improvement. Looking ahead to the Monaco Grand Prix, Hamilton is optimistic that Ferrari’s car performance could shine at a track where power isn’t the sole determining factor.
