Lewis Hamilton backed for Ferrari F1 championship push by Emerson Fittipaldi

Two-time Formula 1 champion Emerson Fittipaldi has expressed strong support for Lewis Hamilton's championship push at Ferrari, praising the seven-time champion for silencing his doubters in 2026. After a difficult debut season with the Maranello outfit, Hamilton currently sits second in the drivers' championship following the first half of the 2026 Formula 1 season. Fittipaldi believes Hamilton has proven he can still compete at the highest level and hopes he can mount a serious title challenge in the second half of the campaign.