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Alex Brundle has outlined the philosophy that could cost Ferrari the F1 title in 2026 despite Lewis Hamilton’s “winning mentality” comments.
Alex Brundle has raised concerns about Ferrari potentially losing the Formula 1 title in 2026 despite Lewis Hamilton’s praises for their “winning mentality.” There is growing optimism among Tifosi for Ferrari’s future in the latest F1 era.
The SF-26 debuted impressively at Fiorano and Barcelona-Catalunya, with Hamilton setting the fastest lap during testing. Initial impressions suggested Ferrari’s competitiveness, reinforced by Hamilton’s positive remarks on the team’s winning mindset.
However, Ferrari’s historical pre-season promise often fades under competition. Brundle attributes this to Ferrari’s engrained racing propaganda rather than a lack of capability.
Ferrari remains hopeful with the SF-26, aiming to challenge for top honors, even with the perceived struggles of the Hamilton-Ferrari partnership in 2025.
Brundle suggests last season’s disappointments were a mix of philosophy and reality rather than Hamilton’s declining skills, emphasizing the unpredictability and challenges of each race in F1.
