What happened: Autosport reported that Lewis Hamilton's dramatic turnaround has left Ferrari facing tougher calls as it chases both F1 world championships against Mercedes. The report also said Charles Leclerc now has a challenge he must answer as Ferrari's internal balance shifts.
F1·June 18, 2026 03:16 PM ET
Hamilton turnaround leaves Ferrari with Leclerc question in Mercedes fight
Ferrari's title push now turns inward.
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 181 min read
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