Lewis Hamilton declines preferential treatment from Ferrari for 2026
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 4:20 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Lewis Hamilton stated he is not seeking preferential treatment from Ferrari despite his current status as a potential Formula 1 title contender. The driver clarified his stance as he prepares to join the team for the 2026 season. The team's current driver, Charles Leclerc, recently retired from the Italian Grand Prix, which placed him 112 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli. With 10 rounds remaining in the season, there are 258 points available for drivers to earn. Hamilton remains focused on competition parity rather than specific team-issued advantages while the standings evolve. The development follows ongoing speculation regarding team dynamics as the championship chase continues toward the final stages of the calendar.
- •Lewis Hamilton requested no special status over Charles Leclerc at Ferrari
- •Charles Leclerc remains 112 points behind Kimi Antonelli in the standings
- •Ferrari has 10 rounds remaining in the 2026 season
- •A maximum of 258 points are available for drivers over the remaining schedule
- 4:20 PMAutosport — Hamilton: I don’t want preferential treatment from Ferrari
- 4:19 PMMotorsport.com — Lewis Hamilton: I don’t want preferential treatment from Ferrari
"Lewis Hamilton says preferential treatment over team-mate Charles Leclerc is not what he’s been asking Ferrari for, despite his position as a potential Formula 1 title contender in 2026. Leclerc’s retirement from the Italian Grand Prix means he’s now 112 points adrift of championship leader Kimi Antonelli, with a maximum of 258 points to score over the last 10 rounds – assuming the ...Keep reading
"Lewis Hamilton says preferential treatment over team-mate Charles Leclerc is not what he’s been asking Ferrari for, despite his position as a potential Formula 1 title contender in 2026. Leclerc’s retirement from the Italian Grand Prix means he’s now 112 points adrift of championship leader Kimi Antonelli, with a maximum of 258 points to score over the last 10 rounds – assuming the ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportSep 10, 2026, 4:20 PMHamilton: I don’t want preferential treatment from Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton says preferential treatment over team-mate Charles Leclerc is not what he’s been asking Ferrari for, despite his position as a potential Formula 1 title contender in 2026. Leclerc’s retirement from the Italian Grand Prix means he’s now 112 points adrift of championship leader Kimi Antonelli, with a maximum of 258 points to score over the last 10 rounds – assuming the ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comSep 10, 2026, 4:19 PMLewis Hamilton: I don’t want preferential treatment from Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton says preferential treatment over team-mate Charles Leclerc is not what he’s been asking Ferrari for, despite his position as a potential Formula 1 title contender in 2026. Leclerc’s retirement from the Italian Grand Prix means he’s now 112 points adrift of championship leader Kimi Antonelli, with a maximum of 258 points to score over the last 10 rounds – assuming the ...Keep reading
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