Ferrari anticipates challenging F1 weekends at Silverstone and Spa
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 5:02 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Ferrari is preparing for difficult races at Silverstone and Spa, as it battles with engine performance issues. Lewis Hamilton's recent victory in Barcelona has raised hopes for Ferrari's competitiveness, though he emphasizes the strengths of Mercedes and the challenges facing Ferrari. With the F1 season progressing, the team must address these performance gaps to improve its standings. The focus now shifts to the upcoming Grand Prix weekends.
- •Ferrari expects tough F1 weekends at Silverstone and Spa.
- •Lewis Hamilton won in Barcelona, boosting competitive hopes.
- •Hamilton highlights Mercedes' strong performance against Ferrari.
- •Ferrari continues to struggle with engine performance.
- •Upcoming races will test Ferrari's adaptation to challenges.
- 5:08 PMAutosport — Why Ferrari fears "deficit could be twice as big" to Mercedes at Silverstone and Spa
- 5:02 PMMotorsport.com — "Deficit could be twice as big" – Why Ferrari expects “tough” F1 weekends at Silverstone and Spa
"After Lewis Hamilton's victory in Barcelona, hopes grew that Ferrari could become a genuine contender in this year’s Formula 1 title fight, but the seven-time world champion insists there is still a long way to go. That is partly because of what Hamilton describes as the "phenomenal" strength of his former employer Mercedes, but also because Ferrari still lacks outright engine performance ...Keep reading
"After Lewis Hamilton's victory in Barcelona, hopes grew that Ferrari could become a genuine contender in this year’s Formula 1 title fight, but the seven-time world champion insists there is still a long way to go. That is partly because of what Hamilton describes as the "phenomenal" strength of his former employer Mercedes, but also because Ferrari still lacks outright engine performance ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportJul 2, 2026, 5:08 PMWhy Ferrari fears "deficit could be twice as big" to Mercedes at Silverstone and Spa
After Lewis Hamilton's victory in Barcelona, hopes grew that Ferrari could become a genuine contender in this year’s Formula 1 title fight, but the seven-time world champion insists there is still a long way to go. That is partly because of what Hamilton describes as the "phenomenal" strength of his former employer Mercedes, but also because Ferrari still lacks outright engine performance ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJul 2, 2026, 5:02 PM"Deficit could be twice as big" – Why Ferrari expects “tough” F1 weekends at Silverstone and Spa
After Lewis Hamilton's victory in Barcelona, hopes grew that Ferrari could become a genuine contender in this year’s Formula 1 title fight, but the seven-time world champion insists there is still a long way to go. That is partly because of what Hamilton describes as the "phenomenal" strength of his former employer Mercedes, but also because Ferrari still lacks outright engine performance ...Keep reading
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