Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari boss given rave review as F1 title challenge heats up

Lewis Hamilton is currently second in the 2026 F1 drivers' championship, 50 points behind leader Kimi Antonelli, having secured one grand prix win and four podiums across 11 races. Two-time world champion Emerson Fittipaldi has publicly backed Hamilton to claim a record eighth world title in 2026, praising his strong turnaround after finishing 86 points behind Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc in 2025. Hamilton and Ferrari are chasing historic milestones — his first title since 2020 and Ferrari's first constructors' or drivers' championship since 2008.