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Is Lewis Hamilton genuinely a contender to win the F1 world title with Ferrari?
Stunning Barcelona triumph has kickstarted veteran’s push to win a record eighth drivers’ championship but Kimi Antonelli still stands in way
TL;DR
- Lewis Hamilton secured his first win for Ferrari in Barcelona, raising hopes of an eighth drivers' championship.
- Hamilton is currently 41 points behind leader Kimi Antonelli, with reliability being a concern for Mercedes.
- Ferrari's three-stop strategy and superior cornering performance were key in Barcelona.
- New regulations for 2026 give Ferrari an advantage in development opportunities compared to Mercedes.
- Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff acknowledges Hamilton as a threat and is considering team strategies.