Lewis Hamilton reveals the Ferrari setup mistake that cost him US GP podium
Lewis Hamilton believes the set-up he ran on his Ferrari during the United States Grand Prix left much to be desired, with his front wing being "12 clicks down" for much of the race. According to the seven-time champion, this is what caused the performance gap between him and team-mate Charles Leclerc. Hamilton started fifth at the Circuit of the Americas and crossed the line fourth. Despite ...…
Charles Leclerc, the Ferrari driver, revealed a significant breakthrough in his driving with his team following their second-place finish at the United States Grand Prix. Despite finishing 13 seconds behind the race winner Kimi Antonelli, Leclerc expressed confidence in his ability to secure a victory before the completion of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
This comes after another second-place finish in Singapore, where he noted the improvement in his relationship with the car over the past few race weekends. Leclerc believes that both his driving skills and the car's setup have improved in recent races, giving him a competitive edge. He stated, "Just both together, we've taken a step forward, and I just feel much more comfortable with the car.
So I hope that this will result in a win soon." Looking ahead to the Mexican Grand Prix, Leclerc currently holds the fifth spot in the drivers' standings but remains in contention for second place, with only nine points separating him from George Russell in second.
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