Emerson Fittipaldi, two-time Formula 1 world champion, has expressed his satisfaction with Lewis Hamilton’s performance with Ferrari. The Brazilian hopes that the British driver can seriously compete for the title in the second half of the 2026 season.
Hamilton, who is in his second year with the Maranello team, had generated doubts after a challenging initial season. However, Fittipaldi believes that the seven-time champion has demonstrated his talent this year, currently sitting second in the standings.
“I am very happy to see Lewis and Ferrari competing at such speed,” commented Fittipaldi. “Last year, he was criticized for his inability to surpass his teammate Charles Leclerc. Today, it is clear that he is starting to win again”.
After a difficult adjustment period, Hamilton has significantly improved, which Fittipaldi attributes to his control of the vehicle and his experience. “The new car is smaller and has less aerodynamic load, which allows him to make better use of his talent,” he added.
Looking to the future, Fittipaldi is confident that Hamilton can keep the title fight going until the end of the season. “It would be fantastic to see Lewis and Ferrari stronger, competing with Mercedes.” Additionally, Fittipaldi has expressed admiration for Fred Vasseur, the team director, with whom he has shared experiences in the past.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
