Lewis Hamilton called for Ferrari to catch up with rivals on power unit performance ahead of the 2027 Formula 1 season as the 41-year-old eyes a record eighth world championship. Hamilton acknowledged that Ferrari knows they are down on power and must address this deficit for next year while living with it for the remainder of 2026.
Hamilton's first Ferrari victory in Barcelona provided hope for a 2026 title challenge, but an underwhelming second half of the season saw his deficit to Mercedes championship leader Kimi Antonelli grow beyond 100 points. He ended a six-race podium drought by finishing third at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
Despite the power deficit, Hamilton praised Ferrari's car development and innovation throughout 2026. He noted the team has been innovators this year with upgrades that other teams have often followed, crediting an intelligent group at the factory for making right decisions on the fundamentals of a great car.