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‘No alternative’ – Ferrari hold all the cards over Lewis Hamilton’s future
Italian media are warning Lewis Hamilton that he must perform at Ferrari this year after a disappointing first season with the team.
Hamilton’s debut year with Scuderia Ferrari fell short of expectations, with no podium finishes and only one victory in the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race.
There is a lot riding on the 2026 season for Hamilton and his teammate Charles Leclerc, as they both aim to prove themselves within the team.
The new technical regulations for the upcoming season could either benefit Hamilton or further hinder his performance.
Italian journalist Leo Turrini emphasized the importance of the SF-26 season for Hamilton’s career and how crucial it is for him to bounce back from his lackluster 2025 campaign.
