Lewis Hamilton has shared his perspective on Ferrari’s goals for the remaining races of the 2026 Formula 1® season and the development focus for 2027. Now in his second year with the Scuderia, Hamilton has played a role in helping the team secure second place in the Constructors’ Championship, contributing one win and five podium finishes so far.
Hamilton described the next five races, starting with the Mexico City Grand Prix, as “test races” for Ferrari. These events are seen as opportunities to assess the current season’s progress and refine processes ahead of next year’s car development. While Ferrari’s 2026 car performs well in cornering, Hamilton highlighted that it still lacks power compared to the units used by Mercedes and Red Bull.
Addressing the main challenge, Hamilton pointed out that the power unit remains the key area where Ferrari needs to improve to be more competitive for the championship. Despite the power deficit, the team has achieved good reliability with the current car, which Hamilton considers a solid foundation to build upon. He expressed confidence in the factory team’s efforts to upgrade the power unit and emphasized the importance of maintaining the strengths of the current chassis.
Hamilton also noted that the aerodynamic window of the 2026 car is quite narrow, and Ferrari aims to widen this range to achieve more consistent performance across different tracks and conditions. This balance between aerodynamic efficiency and stability is seen as crucial for the team’s progress.
Looking at the competition, Hamilton acknowledged the strength of rivals Mercedes and Red Bull but remained focused on Ferrari’s internal development goals. The upcoming races are viewed as a chance to gather data and make improvements that could set the stage for a more competitive 2027 campaign.
Hamilton concluded by expressing a desire for Ferrari to finish the season on a strong note, reflecting the hard work the team has put in throughout the year. His comments underline a pragmatic approach, focusing on measured progress rather than immediate championship expectations.