Hamilton discusses the challenges of Silverstone with new car specifications
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 4:33 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Lewis Hamilton, driving for Ferrari, stated that Silverstone will be vastly different due to the new cars this year. He emphasized the circuit's demanding high-speed corners and noted that energy limitations will mean the cars run at significantly reduced power levels. Hamilton highlighted that drivers will struggle with power deployment, particularly through key sections like Copse and Becketts. Fernando Alonso from Aston Martin echoed these concerns, citing reduced power compared to previous years. On the other hand, Mercedes driver George Russell suggested that the new dynamics might make races more interesting despite the power constraints.
- •Hamilton claims new cars will drastically change Silverstone's circuit dynamics.
- •Drivers will experience reduced power during high-speed sections this year.
- •Concerns raised about energy recovery through Copse and Becketts.
- •Russell believes challenges may lead to more interesting racing dynamics.
- •Safety decisions have affected FIA rules on power deployment areas.
- 4:33 PMYahoo Sports — Silverstone completely different with new cars - Hamilton
- 4:33 PMBBC Sport — Silverstone completely different with new cars - Hamilton
"Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton says Silverstone will be "a completely different circuit" with this year's new cars.
"Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton says Silverstone will be "a completely different circuit" with this year's new cars.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 4:33 PMSilverstone completely different with new cars - Hamilton
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton says Silverstone will be "a completely different circuit" with this year's new cars.
- BBC SportJul 2, 2026, 4:33 PMSilverstone completely different with new cars - Hamilton
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton says Silverstone will be "a completely different circuit" with this year's new cars.
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