Guenther Steiner: Lewis Hamilton has chance of eighth title if Ferrari makes one call
Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner believes Lewis Hamilton has a genuine, albeit small, chance of securing a record-breaking eighth Formula 1 championship in 2026, but insists Ferrari must throw its full support behind the Briton to make it happen. Speaking on The Red Flags Podcast, Steiner suggested that Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur will soon need to implement strict team orders to…
Ferrari is facing a management test with drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, according to pundit Will Buxton. Buxton compared Ferrari's pitwall hesitation with Mercedes' quick team orders during the Dutch Grand Prix. While Mercedes seamlessly swapped positions, Ferrari avoided issuing orders.
Leclerc has spoken out about not trying to recreate Max Verstappen's path to success at Red Bull. He said it would be a "mistake" to try and follow Verstappen's footsteps, instead choosing to "focus on my own situation" in search of a first title with Ferrari. Leclerc currently sits fifth in the Drivers' standings, 28 points behind his teammate Hamilton.
Hamilton has carried out a remarkable turnaround from 2025 to become Ferrari's best hope of a title so far in 2026. According to Motorsport.com, Buxton questioned Ferrari's ability to handle the dynamic between Hamilton and Leclerc.
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