Red Mist: Why Lewis Hamilton is starting to pay off for Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton is showing significantly improved form at Ferrari in 2026 compared to his difficult debut season in 2025, where teammate Charles Leclerc outscored him by 66 points. The article highlights Leclerc's dominant record against previous teammates, including beating Carlos Sainz by 62 points in 2022 and Sebastian Vettel by nearly triple the points in 2020. Hamilton's improved 2026 performance is being framed as a potential turning point in his ability to challenge Leclerc and help Ferrari compete for glory.