Hamilton discusses Ferrari's struggles at the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 3:50 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
At the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton finished fifth at the Red Bull Ring, two positions lower than his starting spot. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc slipped to eighth place after initially qualifying on the front row. Hamilton highlighted Ferrari's issues with rear tire degradation and power deployment, which he said hindered their performance. Despite arriving with an upgraded power unit, Ferrari fell short in a race dominated by Mercedes and Max Verstappen. Hamilton next looks forward to the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, concerned about the long straights that may expose Ferrari's weaknesses further.
- •Hamilton finishes fifth, Leclerc drops to eighth
- •Ferrari struggles with tire degradation and power deployment
- •Mercedes drivers dominate the podium positions
- •Next race is Hamilton's home Grand Prix at Silverstone
- •Ferrari believed to be down 25 horsepower to Mercedes
- 3:50 PMYahoo Sports — Lewis Hamilton Explains Why Ferrari Struggled at the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix
"Lewis Hamilton crossed the line in fifth at the Red Bull Ring on Sunday, two places behind where he started and a long way from the podium that went entirely to the Mercedes drivers and Max Verstappen. Charles Leclerc had…
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