Lewis Hamilton aims for maiden Ferrari win after tough start to season
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 5:17 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Lewis Hamilton expressed that his maiden victory for Ferrari is within reach as the 2026 Formula 1 season progresses. The 41-year-old faced significant challenges in 2025, marking his first podium-less season and finishing 86 points behind his teammate Charles Leclerc. Despite a difficult start, Hamilton has reportedly pushed for changes that are beginning to pay off. The ongoing season shows promise for improvement for the veteran driver and his team.
- •Hamilton is seeking his first Ferrari win in 2026.
- •He had a podium-less season in 2025.
- •Finished 86 points behind Charles Leclerc last year.
- •Hamilton believes changes he requested are showing results.
- 8:19 AMAutosport — Hamilton: Maiden Ferrari F1 win "couldn't be closer" after "begging" for changes which are paying off
- 8:15 AMMotorsport.com — Lewis Hamilton: Maiden Ferrari win "couldn't be closer"
- 8:15 AMYahoo Sports — Lewis Hamilton: Maiden Ferrari win "couldn't be closer"
"Lewis Hamilton reckons his maiden victory for Ferrari “couldn’t be closer” as the 2026 Formula 1 season has witnessed a rejuvenation from the seven-time world champion. The 41-year-old endured a torrid debut campaign for the Scuderia in 2025, suffering the first podium-less season of his 18-year career to finish 86 points behind team-mate Charles Leclerc. Hamilton was dejected ...Keep reading
"Lewis Hamilton reckons his maiden victory for Ferrari “couldn’t be closer” as the 2026 Formula 1 season has witnessed a rejuvenation from the seven-time world champion. The 41-year-old endured a torrid debut campaign for the Scuderia in 2025, suffering the first podium-less season of his 18-year career to finish 86 points behind team-mate Charles Leclerc. Hamilton was dejected ...Keep reading
"Lewis Hamilton says he "couldn't be closer" to a first grand prix victory for Ferrari amid his best run of form since joining the Italian team.
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External links- AutosportJun 9, 2026, 8:19 AMHamilton: Maiden Ferrari F1 win "couldn't be closer" after "begging" for changes which are paying off
Lewis Hamilton reckons his maiden victory for Ferrari “couldn’t be closer” as the 2026 Formula 1 season has witnessed a rejuvenation from the seven-time world champion. The 41-year-old endured a torrid debut campaign for the Scuderia in 2025, suffering the first podium-less season of his 18-year career to finish 86 points behind team-mate Charles Leclerc. Hamilton was dejected ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJun 9, 2026, 8:15 AMLewis Hamilton: Maiden Ferrari win "couldn't be closer"
Lewis Hamilton reckons his maiden victory for Ferrari “couldn’t be closer” as the 2026 Formula 1 season has witnessed a rejuvenation from the seven-time world champion. The 41-year-old endured a torrid debut campaign for the Scuderia in 2025, suffering the first podium-less season of his 18-year career to finish 86 points behind team-mate Charles Leclerc. Hamilton was dejected ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 8:15 AMLewis Hamilton: Maiden Ferrari win "couldn't be closer"
The seven-time world champion is enjoying a much-improved F1 season, crediting team boss Fred Vasseur for his turnaround
- Sky Sports—Hamilton: First win for Ferrari 'couldn't be closer'
Lewis Hamilton says he "couldn't be closer" to a first grand prix victory for Ferrari amid his best run of form since joining the Italian team.
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