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February 18, 2026
‘My DNA is in this car’: Lewis Hamilton revved up for Ferrari in new F1 season
Lewis Hamilton believes he is in the “best place” he has been at Ferrari, with a new car that carries his “DNA”.
TL;DR
- Lewis Hamilton feels he is in the best place he has been at Ferrari, with a new car that incorporates his input.
- Hamilton described his first year at Ferrari as a 'nightmare' but has refocused over the winter.
- He has had the opportunity to help develop the new car in the simulator, feeling a personal connection to it.
- The FIA is considering a rule change to measure engine compression ratios at operating temperature, potentially affecting Mercedes.
- A new starting procedure involving an additional five-second hold was trialled successfully.
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