Hamilton believes Ferrari can contend for 2026 F1 title

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Hamilton believes Ferrari can contend for 2026 F1 title
Summary

Lewis Hamilton expresses confidence that Ferrari can keep him in contention for the 2026 Formula 1 Championship as the season progresses to the Hungarian Grand Prix. Currently second in the standings, he trails Kimi Antonelli by 45 points. Hamilton noted the team's improvements since last season and emphasized the need to continue development. Despite acknowledging Mercedes as a strong competitor, he remains optimistic about competing for victories. The Hungarian GP is the last race before the summer break, marking a critical point in the season.

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  • •Hamilton is 45 points behind championship leader Antonelli
  • •Ferrari aims for continued development and competitiveness
  • •Hungarian GP is the final race before the summer break
  • •Hamilton noted team improvements since 2025
  • •Hamilton highlights Mercedes as the main competition in Hungary
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Lewis Hamilton says he 'really believes' Ferrari can enable him to fight for an eighth world championship title this season.

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