Formula 1 had another busy day off the track this Wednesday, with Lewis Hamilton showing confidence in Ferrari’s performance for the Monaco GP. The seven-time world champion stated he believes the Italian team can compete for victory on the traditional street circuit.
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Hamilton highlighted Ferrari’s recent progress and indicated that Monaco’s characteristics could favor the red car. Expectations within the team increased after the positive signs shown in the last stages of the 2026 season.
Another important topic of the day was the confirmation by Formula 1 of a contingency plan for the 2026 calendar. The category revealed it is working on alternatives in case any GP faces difficulties in being held throughout the championship, aiming to avoid greater impacts on the season’s schedule.
Behind the scenes in the category’s politics, the FIA president again drew attention by advocating changes to the rules on term limits. The proposal could pave the way for longer stays in the entity’s leadership, a topic that already generates debates within the paddock and among motorsport executives.
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Still reflecting on the Canadian GP, Kimi Antonelli again commented on the intense duel with George Russell in the Mercedes. The Italian stated that the battle was “on the edge” during the race but emphasized that both raced hard in pursuit of victory without crossing the acceptable line.
Closing the day, Kimi Raikkonen also gained prominence by pointing to Max Verstappen as the strongest driver on the current Formula 1 grid. The Finn praised the consistency of the four-time world champion and stated that the Dutchman remains the main reference in the category at the moment.
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