Hamilton says Ferrari must hold second in constructors' standings

Lewis Hamilton has said Ferrari must concentrate on keeping second place in the 2026 Constructors' Championship before turning its full attention to 2027. Ferrari holds a 95-point lead over Red Bull with three races remaining, while Mercedes have already secured the title with a 142-point advantage.

Hamilton said the result matters to everyone at the factory, adding that the team deserves the position and that work on the next car will begin after the upcoming races. Ferrari is widely regarded as having the strongest chassis this season but a less competitive power unit.

Hamilton, who is fourth in the drivers' standings, said the team knows it is down on power and must catch up for next year, with the engine seen as the main priority.