Lewis Hamilton is taking stock of his first season with Ferrari, and he's keeping expectations measured. The British driver has rated his 2026 campaign as slightly better than average, though he's emerged as the closest challenger to championship leader Kimi Antonelli. It's been quite the journey for Hamilton since his move to Maranello, and these comments suggest he's finding his feet at the Scuderia despite the competitive challenge ahead.

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Away from Hamilton's personal assessment, his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc has made some interesting revelations about Max Verstappen. The Monegasque driver revealed that he once considered Verstappen a bad person, and the feeling was apparently mutual between the two. But times have changed. Leclerc has now admitted he wouldn't hesitate to partner Verstappen at Ferrari, suggesting the relationship has evolved considerably since those earlier tensions. It's a fascinating shift in dynamics between two of F1's most talented drivers.

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Speaking of Verstappen, his recent overtake on Hamilton at Hungary left even Antonelli gobsmacked. The move was pure class from the Red Bull driver, executed with the precision we've come to expect from him. Hamilton was quick to play down any drama, insisting the pass wasn't personal but rather just Verstappen doing what Verstappen does best. When you're that quick and that ruthless, these things happen on track.

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There's plenty else brewing in the paddock right now. David Coulthard, who knows Ferrari design chief Adrian Newey intimately, has made a bold prediction about Aston Martin's timeline for winning races. Meanwhile, F1 chief Stefano Domenicali has confirmed that the German Grand Prix will definitely be returning to the calendar at some point. These developments give us plenty to look forward to as the season continues to unfold.

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