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Hamilton questions Ferrari strategy

Lewis Hamilton said he would seek an explanation from Ferrari about the team’s strategy at Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix, which left him ruing a “missed opportunity” in his bid for a record eighth world championship. As Lando Norris cashed in on McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri’s bizarre collision with a backmarker to secure the first win... The post Hamilton questions Ferrari strategy appeared first on New Era .

New Era28 Jul 2026, 10:00 am
Hamilton questions Ferrari strategy

Lewis Hamilton said he would seek an explanation from Ferrari about the team’s strategy at Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix, which left him ruing a “missed opportunity” in his bid for a record eighth world championship.

As Lando Norris cashed in on McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri’s bizarre collision with a backmarker to secure the first win of his title defence, Hamilton finished fifth in a Ferrari that undoubtedly had the speed to carry him to victory.

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Kimi Antonelli, the Italian teenager he is attempting to catch in the standings, started two places behind Hamilton in a Mercedes that has been so dominant all season but was out of sorts at the Hungaroring.

However, Antonelli still managed to cross the line two places ahead of Hamilton in third, extending his title advantage over the British driver from 45 points to 50.

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Originally published by New Era on 28 Jul 2026, 10:00 am. View original article
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