Hamilton Says Ferrari Has Built Solid Foundations, Sees Progress in 2026
Lewis Hamilton expressed growing confidence in Scuderia Ferrari’s progress, citing podium finishes and improved teamwork.
- 2026
What Happened
At the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya ahead of the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton highlighted the progress made by Scuderia Ferrari HP in recent races. Following back-to-back podium finishes, the seven-time World Champion credited the work done with the team both on track and at the factory in Maranello, while acknowledging that there is still room for further growth.
“I’m driving a car that I’ve helped develop and it’s rewarding to work closely with the engineers and see new ideas become reality.”
“My approach is full attack and full commitment. We know where we want to get to and everyone is working towards that goal.”
Why this matters
Hamilton’s positive outlook signals that Ferrari’s development efforts under his input may be yielding results, which could affect the team’s competitiveness in Formula 1.
Terms in This Story
- Scuderia Ferrari
- The racing division of Ferrari that competes in Formula 1.
- Maranello
- The town in Italy where Ferrari's headquarters and factory are located.
- Formula 1
- The highest class of international single-seater auto racing.
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