Hamilton believes Mercedes drivers should lead in championship race

Lewis Hamilton addressed the competitiveness of the Drivers' Championship ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix, stating that Mercedes drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell 'should be a lot further ahead' than he is. Hamilton trails Antonelli by 32 points as the season nears its halfway point. Despite Mercedes' strong pace, reliability issues have kept Hamilton close, with the Ferrari driver securing four podiums and his first victory in Barcelona. Hamilton expressed confidence in Ferrari’s improving reliability and aims to maximize points in upcoming races.