Overview

• Guenther Steiner told Web.de that if Hamilton no longer enjoys racing he should ‘try quitting,’ attributing his struggles to a crisis of self-belief rather than advancing age.
• Hamilton branded himself “useless” after qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix and suggested Ferrari might need a more capable replacement.
• The seven-time champion has yet to reach the podium in 14 starts with Ferrari and trails teammate Charles Leclerc in every qualifying session and race finish, with a best result of fourth place.
• Stefano Domenicali defended Hamilton on Sky Sports F1, calling him ‘a jewel’ and predicting the Briton ‘will triumph again.’
• Teams and pundits are increasingly looking to the 2026 regulation overhaul as the key opportunity for Hamilton and Ferrari to reverse their current fortunes.