F1 legend Lewis Hamilton told he is 'now Ferrari's No. 2 driver' behind Charles Leclerc

Nelson Piquet Jr. has labelled Lewis Hamilton as Ferrari's number two driver behind Charles Leclerc during the 2026 F1 season. Hamilton currently sits fifth in the drivers' championship with 51 points, while Leclerc holds third place with 59 points, and Leclerc leads their head-to-head qualifying duels 3-1. Despite Hamilton breaking his Ferrari podium drought at the Chinese Grand Prix, he continues to struggle with technical adjustment issues including problems with his front wing and simulator.