Lewis Hamilton eyes collaboration with Ferrari teammates in Austrian GP
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 9:31 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Lewis Hamilton aims to team up with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc to challenge polesitter George Russell at the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring. Hamilton, who qualified in third place, noted Ferrari's strong performance in qualifying, exceeding expectations. Russell secured his fourth pole of 2026, with Kimi Antonelli also competing for Mercedes. The race outcome remains unclear as it is ongoing.
- •Hamilton qualified third for the Austrian GP.
- •Leclerc aims to assist Hamilton in the race.
- •Russell is the polesitter after securing the top qualifying position.
- •Ferrari exceeded expectations in the qualifying sessions.
- 12:06 PMYahoo Sports — Leclerc pins hopes on Hamilton synergy to derail Mercedes in Austria
- 9:31 AMMotorsport.com — How Lewis Hamilton thinks Ferrari can beat Mercedes in F1 Austrian GP
- 9:31 AMYahoo Sports — How Lewis Hamilton thinks Ferrari can beat Mercedes in F1 Austrian GP
"Lewis Hamilton is hoping to work collaboratively with Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc to beat polesitter George Russell in the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver took his fourth pole of 2026 at the Red Bull Ring on Saturday, pipping Leclerc with Hamilton lining up in third ahead of Russell’s stablemate Kimi Antonelli. Ferrari exceeded expectations in qualifying after ...Keep reading
"Charles Leclerc is banking on teamwork with Lewis Hamilton to help Ferrari challenge Mercedes at the Austrian Grand Prix. The Monegasque, who finally put an end to his recent qualifying struggles over the last two weekends, had briefly set the fastest time of the session after Max Verstappen’s crash brought out the yellow flags.
"The Ferrari driver starts Sunday's race in third, behind team-mate Charles Leclerc and Mercedes polesitter George Russell
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 12:06 PMLeclerc pins hopes on Hamilton synergy to derail Mercedes in Austria
Charles Leclerc is banking on teamwork with Lewis Hamilton to help Ferrari challenge Mercedes at the Austrian Grand Prix. The Monegasque, who finally put an end to his recent qualifying struggles over the last two weekends, had briefly set the fastest time of the session after Max Verstappen’s crash brought out the yellow flags.
- Motorsport.comJun 28, 2026, 9:31 AMHow Lewis Hamilton thinks Ferrari can beat Mercedes in F1 Austrian GP
Lewis Hamilton is hoping to work collaboratively with Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc to beat polesitter George Russell in the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver took his fourth pole of 2026 at the Red Bull Ring on Saturday, pipping Leclerc with Hamilton lining up in third ahead of Russell’s stablemate Kimi Antonelli. Ferrari exceeded expectations in qualifying after ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 9:31 AMHow Lewis Hamilton thinks Ferrari can beat Mercedes in F1 Austrian GP
The Ferrari driver starts Sunday's race in third, behind team-mate Charles Leclerc and Mercedes polesitter George Russell
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