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Lewis Hamilton Urges Ferrari to Close Power Unit Deficit for 2027 Campaign
Lewis Hamilton has urged Ferrari to upgrade their power unit for 2027, citing an engine output deficit to Mercedes as the key barrier to an eighth world championship. Hamilton's podium in Bahrain ended a six-race dry spell as the team shifts focus to the Singapore Grand Prix Sprint.
7 Oct 2026
5 Oct 2026
Lewis Hamilton Overrides Pit Wall to Salvage Bahrain GP Podium After Ferrari Tyre Miscalculation
Lewis Hamilton overcame a disastrous start at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia to finish third after Ferrari mistakenly started both cars on slick tyres in wet conditions. Hamilton rejected a lap-five call to pit for intermediates, managing tyre degradation until a Safety Car and drying track enabled a recovery drive to the podium alongside Charles Leclerc in fourth.
2 Oct 2026
Frederic Vasseur Addresses Ferrari Instability and External Noise Ahead of Sepang
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has described persistent external media noise as a major issue hindering team focus. Following a five-race podium drought and speculation surrounding his future, Vasseur reaffirmed internal alignment with Ferrari leadership ahead of track action at Sepang.
1 Oct 2026
Lewis Hamilton Backs Frederic Vasseur While Calling for Structural Shift at Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton has defended Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur amid mounting pressure, arguing that competitive accountability lies within broader organizational structures rather than a single role. Hamilton also identified a 0.4s to 0.6s straight-line engine deficit as the car's primary performance hurdle.
30 Sept 2026
Ferrari Reaffirm Full Confidence in Frederic Vasseur Amid Paddock Rumours
Ferrari have publicly reaffirmed their full confidence in Team Principal Frederic Vasseur following leadership speculation and recent comments from Christian Horner. The Italian outfit confirmed Vasseur retains the complete backing of senior management ahead of the upcoming race weekend.
28 Sept 2026
Frederic Vasseur Dismisses Christian Horner Rumors Amid Ferrari Scrutiny
Ferrari team boss Frederic Vasseur has brushed aside rumors linking former Red Bull chief Christian Horner to his role, calling the outside noise frustrating. Despite a five-race podium drought, Vasseur remains backed by driver Lewis Hamilton as Ferrari targets second in the championship.
25 Sept 2026
Christian Horner Names Ferrari as Sole Team for F1 Return Without Ownership Stake
Former Red Bull boss Christian Horner has revealed that Ferrari is the only Formula 1 team he would join without an ownership stake. Fourteen months after leaving Milton Keynes, Horner confirmed he is seeking an equity role on the grid or a marquee challenge at Maranello.
24 Sept 2026
Ferrari Targets Clean Baku Execution as Operational Errors Strain Title Fight
Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur has demanded cleaner operational execution ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix following a run of only one podium in five races. Technical failures and tactical missteps have left Ferrari 145 points adrift of Mercedes in the Constructors' Championship, drawing criticism from Nico Rosberg over the team's weekend management.
18 Sept 2026
Lewis Hamilton Denies Demanding Ferrari Personnel Changes Ahead of Baku
Lewis Hamilton has dismissed reports claiming he asked Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur to replace team personnel following difficult weekends in Monza and Madrid. The British driver reaffirmed his commitment to the crew as Ferrari looks to rebound at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
3 Sept 2026
Italian GP: Lewis Hamilton Targets Monza Victory as Ferrari Introduce Second Engine Upgrade
Lewis Hamilton is optimistic Ferrari can fight for victory at the Italian Grand Prix as the team introduces an engine upgrade for both cars at Monza. The update is Ferrari's second under the FIA's ADUO framework, arriving on a weekend when championship leader Kimi Antonelli serves a grid penalty.
30 Aug 2026
Ferrari Team Principal Frederic Vasseur Rebuts Toto Wolff Over Cost Cap Comments
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has hit back at Mercedes boss Toto Wolff after the latter questioned Ferrari's rapid upgrade cadence under the budget cap. Ferrari trail Mercedes by 98 points after eight races heading into the British Grand Prix.
11 Aug 2026
Vasseur Outlines Ferrari’s Path to Catch Mercedes in 2026 F1 Title Fight
Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur is prioritizing engine upgrades and operational execution to help Lewis Hamilton close a 50-point gap to Kimi Antonelli in the 2026 F1 drivers' standings.
