Hamilton Tells Ferrari What It Must Do to Take Down Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton has outlined what Ferrari must do to close the 78-point gap to Mercedes in the Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship. Speaking after Ferrari’s surprise 1–3 finish at the British Grand Prix, Hamilton — who sits third in the Drivers’ standings on 147 points, 32 behind leader Kimi Antonelli — said the team must extract the maximum from every race weekend. Mercedes leads despite Antonelli enduring reliability setbacks, including an electrical failure in Barcelona and a wheel shield problem at Silverstone. “We just have to extract everything we can from each weekend, and even, if possible, a little bit more than maybe what performance-wise is possible,” Hamilton said.
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Red Bull Keeping Close Tabs on Bearman Amid Verstappen Replacement Speculation
Red Bull are monitoring Haas driver Ollie Bearman as a potential replacement for Max Verstappen, according to Sky Sports commentator David Croft. Martin Brundle said Bearman’s path to a Ferrari seat — where he was part of the academy under Laurent Mekies, now Red Bull’s team principal — appears cut off following Charles Leclerc’s contract renewal and Lewis Hamilton’s resurgence at the Scuderia. Jenson Button advised Bearman to focus on the present. “I know Red Bull are keeping very close tabs on Ollie Bearman. If he hasn’t got a way into the Scuderia, that might be a very good option for Red Bull and for Ollie,” Croft said.
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Overwhelming 97.6 Per Cent of Fans Back Ferrari Decision to Keep Hamilton for 2027
An overwhelming 97.6 per cent of RacingNews365 readers support Ferrari’s decision to retain Lewis Hamilton for the 2027 Formula 1 season. Hamilton endured a difficult 2025 campaign before bouncing back in 2026, winning the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona and recording five podiums from the first nine rounds. Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur confirmed Hamilton’s 2027 contract with a simple “yes” when asked. Hamilton currently sits third in the Drivers’ Championship on 147 points, behind Mercedes pair Kimi Antonelli and George Russell. “I wouldn’t be in this team without Fred,” Hamilton said.
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Alonso Demands Aston Martin Progress Beyond Hungary Upgrade
Fernando Alonso has demanded continued progress from Aston Martin after the British Grand Prix, where the team were the only constructor to race without aerodynamic upgrades at Silverstone. Aston Martin sit at the foot of the Constructors’ Championship with one point, having also faced a one-second qualifying gap to the frontrunners at Silverstone. Alonso said the team is targeting a significant aero package for Hungary but called it only a first step. “We will get better. We will win races. Not this year, so this is only the first step in the plan; it cannot be the last one,” the two-time world champion said.
McLaren Explains Why Improved Mercedes Power Unit Has Been Delayed
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has explained why the Woking squad has not yet received the upgraded Mercedes HPP reliability unit. Stella said Alpine and Williams were given priority because they needed the improved power unit more urgently. McLaren has also faced its own reliability difficulties this season, suffering battery failures and a double non-start in China. Stella indicated the upgraded unit is expected to arrive at the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. “As a customer team, you remain a bit on the back foot,” Stella said, describing McLaren’s position as a Mercedes engine customer.
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Former F1 Boss Calls for Red Flag Rule Change After British GP Confusion
A former Formula 1 team boss has called for a rule change giving officials the option to wave a red flag when a safety car period causes confusion near the end of a race. At the British Grand Prix, Max Verstappen crashed on the penultimate lap, triggering the safety car. An unlapping procedure meant a standing restart was impossible, and a timing screen glitch compounded the spectator confusion at Silverstone. Otmar Szafnauer said officials should have intervened differently. “No, red flag it for the fans,” Szafnauer said, advocating a cleaner procedure for future incidents.
Bottas Says Cadillac Still in No Man’s Land Despite Silverstone Upgrades
Valtteri Bottas has assessed Cadillac’s performance at Silverstone, saying the team remain in a “no man’s land” despite bringing upgrades to the British Grand Prix. On the positive side, both Cadillac cars finished the race, with team-mate Sergio Perez equalling his best result of the season. However, Bottas acknowledged the upgrades did not produce a step-change in competitiveness, with further parts expected for the Belgian Grand Prix. “Lots of good information, but it’s still pretty clear that we’re in a little bit of a no man’s land over there,” Bottas said.
F1 Champion Norris Eyes Le Mans Partnership with MotoGP Icon Rossi
Formula 1 champion Lando Norris has expressed a desire to race alongside MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi at Le Mans, describing the prospect as “an honour.” The pair met at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, where Norris — whose team McLaren is entering the Le Mans 24 Hours as a manufacturer in 2027 — said a shared drive could happen in a couple of years. Rossi responded by saying he would try to wait for the Briton. “Maybe in a couple of years, I would love to. It would be an honour for me and it would be a lot of fun, for sure,” Norris said.
Drivers' Championship
1. Kimi Antonelli — 179 pts
2. George Russell — 154 pts
3. Lewis Hamilton — 147 pts
4. Charles Leclerc — 108 pts
5. Lando Norris — 97 pts
6. Oscar Piastri — 82 pts
7. Max Verstappen — 76 pts
8. Isack Hadjar — 52 pts
9. Pierre Gasly — 42 pts
10. Liam Lawson — 39 pts
11. Arvid Lindblad — 20 pts
12. Oliver Bearman — 18 pts
13. Franco Colapinto — 18 pts
14. Gabriel Bortoleto — 6 pts
15. Carlos Sainz Jnr — 6 pts
16. Alexander Albon — 5 pts
17. Esteban Ocon — 3 pts
18. Fernando Alonso — 1 pt
19. Nico Hülkenberg — 0 pts
20. Valtteri Bottas — 0 pts
21. Sergio Pérez — 0 pts
22. Lance Stroll — 0 pts
Constructors' Championship
1. Mercedes — 333 pts
2. Ferrari — 255 pts
3. McLaren — 179 pts
4. Red Bull — 128 pts
5. Alpine — 60 pts
6. Racing Bulls — 59 pts
7. Haas — 21 pts
8. Williams — 11 pts
9. Audi — 6 pts
10. Aston Martin — 1 pt
11. Cadillac — 0 pts
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