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Why Charles Leclerc Keeps Taking Notes on Lewis Hamilton
Charles Leclerc wants to beat Lewis Hamilton, but even on his strongest weekends, he finds something worth learning from the other side of Ferrari’s garage.
Hamilton’s Ferrari Has More to Give. Mexico Is His Next Test.
Lewis Hamilton finished just over a second from the Austin podium. With Ferrari showing stronger pace, his focus turns to the setup problem he wants to solve before Mexico.
Russell’s P2 Under Threat: Four Drivers, Nine Points
Hamilton is one point behind Russell. Verstappen and Leclerc are closing. Five races remain, and another result like Austin could drop Russell from second to fifth.
Austin Could Crown a Champion. Who Finishes Second?
Antonelli can clinch the championship in Austin, but victory alone won’t be enough. Behind him, five drivers are separated by 37 points in the fight for second.
Verstappen Wins Singapore as Leclerc Takes Second and Antonelli Extends Title Lead
Verstappen controlled the front, but the race behind him turned on a costly tire gamble. Antonelli claimed the final podium place and extended his title lead.
Verstappen, Hamilton and Leclerc Question Singapore Sprint After Nine-Retirement Race
Nine retirements made Singapore’s Sprint eventful. Its three podium finishers still questioned whether Marina Bay offers enough opportunity to race.
Hamilton Believes in This Ferrari. Its Engine Is Another Story.
His latest podium showed what Ferrari can do. His assessment afterward exposed what still stands in its way.
From 18th to the Podium: Hamilton Makes His Second Chance Count
Lewis Hamilton fell from second to 18th after Ferrari’s slick-tire gamble failed. Safety Cars opened the door, and a late pass on Isack Hadjar secured third at Sepang.
Verstappen Takes First Pole of 2026 at Sepang, Hamilton Second
Verstappen claimed his first pole of 2026 at Sepang, beating Hamilton by 0.298 seconds. Hadjar qualified third but faces a five-place grid penalty.
TWO RACES. ONE OLD PROBLEM: WHY F1 DRIVERS DOUBT MONACO’S SPRINT
Monaco gets its first Sprint in 2027, but Hamilton, Verstappen and Norris question what another race can really change on F1’s narrow streets.
FERRARI’S MONZA UPGRADE SETS THE STAGE. HAMILTON COULD BREAK SCHUMACHER’S RECORD IN RED.
Ferrari’s second power-unit upgrade of 2026 is now in play at Monza, where Lewis Hamilton can move clear of Michael Schumacher with a record sixth Italian Grand Prix victory.
HAMILTON OWNS HIS FERRARI OUTBURST
Lewis Hamilton has taken responsibility for his frustrated Ferrari radio and television comments after finishing fourth at Zandvoort, saying he expects better from himself.