Lewis Hamilton spies Ferrari area which could bring 'huge performance' boost

Lewis Hamilton believes Ferrari can unlock a 'huge amount of performance' by better understanding Pirelli tyres in the 2026 F1 season. He highlighted that tyre science remains an underappreciated area, made more complex in 2026 due to mandated high tyre pressures — particularly at the rear — introduced as a safety measure linked to the new straight-line mode and active aerodynamics. Hamilton noted that these elevated pressures have reduced tyre wear as a strategic factor, with soft tyres proving dominant in recent races in Azerbaijan and Singapore.