Lewis Hamilton secures podium finishes but faces Mercedes challenge, says Villeneuve
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 9:39 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Lewis Hamilton has achieved consecutive podium finishes at the Canadian and Monaco Grands Prix while driving for Ferrari. Despite this resurgence, 1997 Formula 1 champion Jacques Villeneuve cautions that Hamilton is still unable to challenge Mercedes in a direct race. Hamilton's second-place finish in Monaco allowed him to surpass George Russell in the drivers' championship standings. The competition among top teams continues to intensify as the season progresses.
- •Hamilton finished second in Monaco, moving past George Russell in the championship.
- •Villeneuve warns Hamilton still struggles against Mercedes in head-to-head races.
- •Hamilton's podium in Canada followed his success in Monaco.
- •The season's competitive remains tight among top drivers and teams.
- 9:39 PMYahoo Sports — Jacques Villeneuve delivers verdict on Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari form
- 9:39 PMMotorsport.com — Jacques Villeneuve delivers verdict on Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari form
"Lewis Hamilton has enjoyed a resurgence at Ferrari with consecutive podiums in Canada and Monaco, but 1997 Formula 1 champion Jacques Villeneuve has warned that the seven-time champion still cannot beat Mercedes in a straight fight. The British driver's second-place finish around the streets of Monte Carlo resulted in him overtaking George Russell in the drivers' championship. Hamilton now sits ...Keep reading
"Jacques Villeneuve has praised Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari resurgence but warned that the team still lacks the pace to beat Mercedes in a straight fight
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 9:39 PMJacques Villeneuve delivers verdict on Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari form
Jacques Villeneuve has praised Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari resurgence but warned that the team still lacks the pace to beat Mercedes in a straight fight
- Motorsport.comJun 12, 2026, 9:39 PMJacques Villeneuve delivers verdict on Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari form
Lewis Hamilton has enjoyed a resurgence at Ferrari with consecutive podiums in Canada and Monaco, but 1997 Formula 1 champion Jacques Villeneuve has warned that the seven-time champion still cannot beat Mercedes in a straight fight. The British driver's second-place finish around the streets of Monte Carlo resulted in him overtaking George Russell in the drivers' championship. Hamilton now sits ...Keep reading
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