Lewis Hamilton says stepping away from Ferrari’s simulator and focusing on fitness and data analysis helped deliver his strongest qualifying performance of the 2026 F1 season at the Canadian Grand Prix.
They kept it low-key during the outing, with casual smiles and minimal public attention. The sighting follows recent moments together, suggesting they are quietly spending more time as a pair.
The 19-year-old Italian, who became the youngest pole sitter in Formula One history during qualifying, briefly lost the lead at the start when Hamilton surged ahead from third on the grid.
Ferrari chairman John Elkann has delivered a stern message to drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, urging them to “focus on driving and talk less” following the team’s double retirement at the Brazilian Grand Prix, a result that saw the Scuderia slip to fourth in the constructors’ standings and remain winless in 2025.
Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton will start the Belgian Grand Prix from the pit lane after putting in a new power unit to his car following a horrible Qualifying on Saturday.
Mercedes' Fin driver, Valtteri Bottas, came in second, a spot ahead of Ferrari's other driver Charles Leclerc who completed the podium despite starting the race from pole.
The Briton moved 39 points clear of the Finn behind in the title race, but Bottas was unlucky with the timing of the safety car which effectively gave Hamilton a free pit stop.
The Finn, who is 31 points adrift of defending world champion Hamilton in this year's title race, clocked a track record fastest lap in one minute and 25.093 seconds to outpace the local hero by just 0.006 seconds.
Five-time world champion Hamilton will be eyeing a record sixth British GP victory which will help him overtake Jim Clarke and Alain Prost as the most successful driver at Silverstone.
Mercedes' Briton Lewis Hamilton came in the second spot on Saturday to start Sunday's race from the front row, along with Leclerc.
