James Hinchcliffe declares Hamilton and Ferrari's 2026 title hopes over
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 9:36 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
James Hinchcliffe has stated that Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari's chances for the 2026 Formula 1 championship are finished after Hamilton's retirement at the Spanish Grand Prix due to a brake issue. This incident left him 101 points behind leader Kimi Antonelli and 20 points behind George Russell. Hinchcliffe suggested that Ferrari should focus on preparations for the 2027 season, allowing them to experiment more openly with their setups in upcoming races. With Ferrari currently 145 points behind Mercedes in the constructors' standings, the pressure to remain competitive has lessened.
- •Hinchcliffe says Hamilton and Ferrari's title hopes are over.
- •Hamilton is 101 points behind championship leader Antonelli.
- •Ferrari is currently second in the constructors' standings.
- •Pundit suggests Ferrari should shift focus to 2027 preparations.
- •Hamilton retired due to a brake issue at the Spanish Grand Prix.
- 9:36 AMYahoo Sports — Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari 2026 F1 title hopes are "over", says James Hinchcliffe
- 9:36 AMMotorsport.com — Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari 2026 F1 title hopes are "over", says James Hinchcliffe
"Former IndyCar Series driver and F1 TV pundit James Hinchcliffe has declared Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari's 2026 Formula 1 championship hopes "over" following a costly retirement at the Spanish Grand Prix. The seven-time champion suffered a brake issue at the brand-new Madring circuit. As a result, he now sits 101 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli in the standings and 20 points ...Keep reading
"James Hinchcliffe believes Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari’s 2026 F1 championship hopes are over
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 9:36 AMLewis Hamilton and Ferrari 2026 F1 title hopes are "over", says James Hinchcliffe
James Hinchcliffe believes Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari’s 2026 F1 championship hopes are over
- Motorsport.comSep 23, 2026, 9:36 AMLewis Hamilton and Ferrari 2026 F1 title hopes are "over", says James Hinchcliffe
Former IndyCar Series driver and F1 TV pundit James Hinchcliffe has declared Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari's 2026 Formula 1 championship hopes "over" following a costly retirement at the Spanish Grand Prix. The seven-time champion suffered a brake issue at the brand-new Madring circuit. As a result, he now sits 101 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli in the standings and 20 points ...Keep reading
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