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Lewis Hamilton has raised concerns over a potential major flaw with the SF-26, believing rivals may have stolen a march on a car innovation.
Lewis Hamilton has expressed concerns about a potential flaw with the SF-26 car, believing competitors may have gained an advantage with a new innovation. The 2026 Formula 1 season features a development battle among teams adapting to new technical regulations. Innovations like Red Bull’s “Macarena” rear wing are emerging as teams delve deeper into understanding their cars. Despite Ferrari’s 11 upgrades in Miami, McLaren’s performance suggests they have surpassed Ferrari in competitiveness. Following a disappointing qualifying result, Hamilton pointed out a possible area of exploitation by competitors: the front wing. Hamilton will investigate rival innovations, specifically focusing on McLaren’s front wing changes, to find potential areas for improvement for his team.
