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Lewis Hamilton hints Ferrari are already focusing on 2026

Lewis Hamilton re-enacts Ferrari's passionate fans ahead of Italian GP
  • Lewis Hamilton believes winning a race for Ferrari in his debut 2025 season is "far-fetched", despite the team being second in the constructors' championship.
  • The seven-time world champion has not secured a podium finish in his 16 races with Ferrari, though he did win a sprint race in China.
  • Hamilton expressed optimism for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, hoping to improve performance, but remains realistic about his prospects for a full race victory this year.
  • He is focusing on gaining experience with the team and contributing to improvements for the new engine and chassis regulations in 2026.
  • Teammate Charles Leclerc is confident for Baku, citing a strong record of five consecutive pole positions at the circuit, but acknowledges McLaren and Red Bull's current strength and past race pace issues.
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