Ferrari must focus on Hamilton to challenge for F1 title, Villeneuve says

Jacques Villeneuve stated that Ferrari needs to concentrate on Lewis Hamilton to have a chance at the 2026 Formula 1 drivers' title. Hamilton recently secured his first win with Ferrari at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix and is now 41 points behind Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli in the standings. Villeneuve remarked that recent back-to-back retirements for Charles Leclerc have widened the points gap between the two Ferrari drivers. He emphasized that Ferrari should prioritize Hamilton as he has proven he can win, unlike Leclerc, who is struggling to keep pace with the competition. This follows Hamilton's recent return to form after a challenging 2025 season with Ferrari.