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Hamilton Delivers Technical Dossier on SF-25 Issues to Ferrari for 2026 Car

The seven-time champion has outlined technical fixes to key SF-25 shortcomings to shape Ferrari's 2026 challenger.

Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Scuderia Ferrari prepares to drive in the garage prior to practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 14, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia.
Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Ferrari talks to his engineers in the garage during day two of F1 Testing at Bahrain International Circuit on February 27, 2025 in Bahrain, Bahrain.

Overview

  • Hamilton has formally submitted detailed written feedback to Ferrari highlighting pedalboard layout, steering feel, engine braking and rear stability concerns.
  • He held multiple two-day sessions at the Maranello factory with CEO John Elkann, team principal Fred Vasseur and senior engineers to review his proposals.
  • His documents include requests for 2026 power-unit data and structural adjustments aimed at carrying forward successful elements into next season’s design.
  • Ferrari must contend with limited simulator base configurations, contrasting setup data from Hamilton and Charles Leclerc and long lead times for hardware changes.
  • Former F1 champion Nico Rosberg has publicly urged Ferrari to take the seven-time World Champion’s technical expertise seriously.