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Lewis Hamilton Demands 2027 Engine Gains as Ferrari Power Deficit Bites
Lewis Hamilton has urged Ferrari to eliminate its power unit deficit for the 2027 season after falling more than 100 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli. Despite a third-place finish in Malaysia, Hamilton acknowledged that Ferrari must overcome its straight-line disadvantage to challenge for future titles.
7 Oct 2026
5 Oct 2026
Lewis Hamilton Reveals Pre-Race Debate Behind Ferrari's Bahrain GP Tyre Blunder
Lewis Hamilton revealed that Ferrari dismissed his warnings about wet track conditions prior to a disastrous slick-tyre start at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. After dropping to 18th, Hamilton overruled an early pit call and mounted a dramatic recovery to finish third.
3 Oct 2026
Frederic Vasseur Addresses Ferrari Leadership Rumors Ahead of Sepang
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has labeled persistent media rumors a major distraction, calling the team's public vote of confidence mandatory. Despite external links to Christian Horner and a five-race podium drought, Vasseur confirmed full alignment with Ferrari leadership.
1 Oct 2026
Lewis Hamilton Backs Frederic Vasseur at Ferrari While Urging Deeper Structural Reform
Lewis Hamilton has backed team boss Frederic Vasseur following Ferrari's public statement of confidence, while pointing out that broader institutional structures above the team principal need refinement. Hamilton also revealed Ferrari currently carries a 0.4s to 0.6s straight-line engine deficit per weekend.
1 Oct 2026
Ferrari Backs Frederic Vasseur with 'Full Confidence' Amid Christian Horner Speculation
Ferrari has reaffirmed its 'full confidence' in team principal Frederic Vasseur following public comments from Christian Horner regarding a potential return to the pit wall. The Scuderia held a briefing ahead of the race in Malaysia to dismiss persistent rumors and emphasize operational stability.
28 Sept 2026
Frederic Vasseur Addresses 'Frustrating' Christian Horner Ferrari Speculation
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has pushed back against speculation regarding Christian Horner, calling persistent rumors frustrating for the team. Vasseur reaffirmed his long-term commitment as Ferrari battles for second in the Constructors' Championship.
26 Sept 2026
Christian Horner Identifies Ferrari as Only Non-Ownership F1 Pit Wall Role That Could Tempt Return
Former Red Bull boss Christian Horner has revealed that Ferrari is the only Formula 1 team that could tempt him back to the pit wall without an equity stake. Fourteen months after his Milton Keynes departure, Horner indicated that while team ownership remains his primary objective, the allure of Maranello stands as the sole exception.
26 Sept 2026
Lewis Hamilton Questions Ferrari Q3 Execution as Tow Deficit Locks Him in Sixth
Lewis Hamilton qualified sixth for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after Ferrari changed their Q3 qualifying strategy to a single late run, leaving him without an aerodynamic tow. Teammate Charles Leclerc secured second on the grid behind polesitter George Russell.
18 Sept 2026
Lewis Hamilton Denies Demanding Ferrari Personnel Changes Ahead of Baku
Lewis Hamilton has firmly dismissed reports claiming he urged Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur to replace personnel after difficult outings at Monza and Madrid. Hamilton currently sits 101 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli heading into the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
4 Sept 2026
Ferrari Introduce Second Engine Upgrade for Hamilton and Leclerc at Monza
Ferrari have equipped Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc with upgraded power units for the Italian Grand Prix under FIA development concessions. The change marks their fourth engine of the season, putting both drivers on the threshold of future grid penalties.
3 Sept 2026
Lewis Hamilton Eyes Italian GP Victory as Ferrari Unleash Monza Engine Upgrade
Ferrari have introduced a second power unit upgrade of the 2026 season for Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc ahead of the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. With championship leader Kimi Antonelli facing an engine grid penalty, Hamilton hopes the performance step will allow Ferrari to contend for victory.
31 Aug 2026
Frederic Vasseur Rebuffs Toto Wolff Over Ferrari Upgrade Rate at British Grand Prix
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has hit back at Mercedes' Toto Wolff after questions were raised over Ferrari's upgrade spending under the cost cap. Vasseur defended Ferrari's technical trajectory heading into the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
