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Lewis Hamilton urges Ferrari to prioritize one driver to challenge Kimi Antonelli

The Guardian Sport • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 5:26 PM

Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Lewis Hamilton urges Ferrari to prioritize one driver to challenge Kimi Antonelli
Summary

Lewis Hamilton has called on Ferrari to align behind a single driver to improve its chances of catching Kimi Antonelli in the Formula 1 drivers' championship. Hamilton’s remarks follow the Italian Grand Prix qualifying session, where he expressed concern that the team missed critical opportunities. By consolidating resources, Hamilton believes Ferrari can mount a more effective pursuit of the current championship leader. His comments highlight internal team strategy as a primary factor in the ongoing competition for the title. Ferrari has not yet announced any changes to its team approach regarding driver priority. The team continues to navigate the remainder of the season as the gap between its drivers and Antonelli remains a focal point for the Scuderia.

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Key Details
  • •Lewis Hamilton suggests Ferrari must back one driver to close the gap to Kimi Antonelli.
  • •The call for a singular focus followed Ferrari’s performance during Italian Grand Prix qualifying.
  • •Hamilton cited missed opportunities by the team as the reason for his recommendation.
  • •Ferrari has yet to respond or commit to a primary driver strategy.
Latest Updates
  • 6:56 PMThe Guardian Sport — Lewis Hamilton calls on Ferrari to put full weight behind F1 title challenge
  • 5:26 PMRacer — Hamilton calls on Ferrari to back one driver to close gap to Antonelli
What they're saying
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Light at end of tunnel is ‘getting dimmer’ Team needs to show hunger and ‘passion’ Lewis Hamilton has suggested it is time his Ferrari team put their full weight behind his efforts to challenge for the Formula One world championship if he is to have a shot at the title, and warned his chances were diminishing with every race. Hamilton trails Kimi Antonelli, the championship leader, by 59 points with 11 races to come. Having qualified in fifth for the Italian Grand Prix, one place behind his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc, who is 87 points off the lead, Hamilton was asked if it was time Ferrari gave him priority as their best chance for the title. Continue reading...

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Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari needs to work as a team to back one driver to try and catch Kimi Antonelli in the Formula 1 drivers’ championship, after feeling it missed opportunities in qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix.

— Racerby Chris Medland
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