Hamilton: Ferrari 'needs to keep pushing' ahead of home British GP
Lewis Hamilton says Scuderia Ferrari must continue to maximise performance as they close the gap to the front at Silverstone.
- 2026
What Happened
Lewis Hamilton met the media ahead of his home Grand Prix at Silverstone, reflecting on Scuderia Ferrari HP's progress this season while acknowledging the challenges awaiting the team at one of the fastest circuits on the calendar.
“We’ve identified areas where we can improve and we’ll keep working to raise our performance even further. Basically, we have a great car, but we’re still losing quite a lot on the straights. We need to keep working, maximise everything we have and score as many points as possible while we continue to close the gap to the front.”
Hamilton expects Silverstone to be one of the most demanding events of the season, citing energy management as a huge challenge. He noted that both the car and the team’s way of working have developed over the past year, with collaboration growing enormously and the factory continuing to bring updates and innovate.
“The support here is incredible. It’s not pressure, it’s encouragement. Driving a Ferrari at Silverstone is still something really special, and the energy from the crowd always gives you that little bit extra.”
Why this matters
Hamilton's assessment highlights Ferrari's progress and the challenges of competing at one of the fastest circuits on the Formula 1 calendar.
Terms in This Story
- Grand Prix
- A major motor race, typically part of a championship series like Formula 1.
- Free practice
- Sessions held before qualifying and the race for drivers to test the car and track.
- Energy management
- The strategy of optimizing battery and fuel usage during a race for performance and efficiency.
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