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Ferrari tipped for ‘disaster’ as Hamilton and Leclerc split on 2026 car
Former F1 star Ralf Schumacher has tipped Ferrari to face ‘disaster’ in 2026 due to internal conflicts within the team’s driver lineup.
Schumacher, who now works as a pundit for Sky Germany, highlighted the rumored ‘chaos’ at Ferrari as Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have differing opinions on the team’s 2026 challenger.
Despite the unveiling of the SF-26 engine on social media, Schumacher doubts Ferrari’s ability to succeed this season, especially after unconfirmed reports of technical setbacks.
The German racer suggested that Ferrari’s decision to develop two different cars to appease their drivers’ conflicting views could lead to a disastrous outcome for the team.
Schumacher’s assessment indicates a challenging season ahead for Ferrari, with uncertainties surrounding their performance and internal dynamics.
