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March 9, 2026
Lewis Hamilton confident Ferrari ‘in the fight’ with Mercedes for 2026 F1 championship
Lewis Hamilton has declared he is fired up and optimistic in his belief that Ferrari will be in the world championship fight with Mercedes after the new Formula One season opened in Australia on Sunday.
TL;DR
- Lewis Hamilton believes Ferrari is in the championship fight with Mercedes after the F1 season opener in Australia.
- Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton finished third and fourth, respectively.
- Hamilton acknowledged Ferrari needs to improve and analyze strategic decisions but feels they can catch the leaders.
- Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff confirmed Ferrari posed a threat and expects a fight.
- Ferrari team principal Frédéric Vasseur is encouraged by the team's strong start and emphasizes the importance of development.
- Oscar Piastri crashed out in the formation lap due to cold tires, lack of grip, and an unexpected surge in power.
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