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F1 News Today: Lewis Hamilton issues warning over ‘real test’ as Ferrari fumble could cost 2026 title
Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton has expressed his determination to keep the UK government accountable after a significant meeting at 10 Downing Street where education reform was a key topic of discussion.
Hamilton’s foundation, Mission 44, aims to empower the youth, and his urgent message to Prime Minister Keir Starmer has led to government plans to address inequalities in education.
With the impending 2026 F1 season, Hamilton faces challenges at Ferrari due to the absence of a permanent race engineer, potentially impacting his quest for an eighth world title.
Meanwhile, a legal battle between McLaren Racing and former F1 star and current IndyCar champion Alex Palou has been settled, with McLaren emerging victorious.
The pressure is on Max Verstappen’s new Red Bull teammate to perform and complement the reigning world champion as F1 gears up for new regulations in the sport.
Excitingly, Netflix and Apple will jointly broadcast the F1 2026 Canadian Grand Prix live on the Netflix platform for the first time, showcasing a new era of F1 broadcasting.
