Lewis Hamilton Praises Ferrari's Continuous Improvements Ahead of Belgian Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton said Ferrari's steady stream of small upgrades, not one big package, has made him proud as the team faces a challenging Spa-Francorchamps circuit.
- 2026
What Happened
Lewis Hamilton met the media ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. He reflected on Scuderia Ferrari's recent progress and the challenges expected this weekend. Hamilton noted that while Silverstone was a positive surprise, Spa's longer full-throttle sections could make it more difficult for the team.
“What makes me proud is seeing how the team keeps pushing. Rather than waiting for one big upgrade every few months, we're finding small improvements almost every weekend and continuing to optimise the car.”
Hamilton also shared his thoughts on potential rule changes to allow race control to suspend a race in the closing laps to ensure a proper racing finish. He said he would definitely support it, noting that from the fans' point of view it provides the best experience. He acknowledged that as a leading driver, it's not always welcome, but it is disappointing when a race ends behind the Safety Car.
“As a driver, if you're leading the race it's not something you necessarily want, but from the fans' point of view it gives them the best possible experience. We've seen it work before and I think they already have the power to do it.”
Previously from Ferrari N.V.
Ferrari arrives at Spa-Francorchamps for the Belgian Grand Prix after recent wins in Barcelona and Silverstone, as noted in prior MotorClaw coverage. The team's confidence from those victories adds context to Hamilton's remarks about ongoing improvements.
Background drawn from MotorClaw's earlier coverage of Ferrari N.V.'s official releases.
Why this matters
For Formula 1 fans, Hamilton's comments reveal Ferrari's philosophy of incremental development that could close the gap to rivals. The driver also voiced support for giving race control flexibility to suspend a race in the closing laps to ensure a green-flag finish, a potential rule change that would affect how races end.
Terms in This Story
- Safety Car
- A car that leads the race at a reduced speed during caution periods, preventing overtaking and ensuring track safety.
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