Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari turnaround just got a massive co-sign from someone who knows a thing or two about champions. Former Ferrari and McLaren driver Stefan Johansson has compared Hamilton's approach to problem-solving on track with that of Max Verstappen, the highest compliment you can really give in modern Formula 1. Johansson reckons only elite drivers of Hamilton and Verstappen's calibre can spot a tiny window of opportunity and actually convert it into a race victory.

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The Barcelona Grand Prix was the perfect example of what Johansson means. Hamilton walked into that race knowing he might have something, worked out a three-stop strategy that seemed mad on paper, and then executed it flawlessly to bag his first Ferrari win. That's the kind of race craft that separates the truly special drivers from everyone else on the grid. Johansson told Formula 1's official website that he honestly didn't think most drivers could've pulled off what Hamilton did that day. It's the mark of a proper champion who can take a 2% opportunity and actually make it work.

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Meanwhile, Red Bull Racing is making some serious moves behind the scenes. The team has reportedly locked in Tom McCullough from Aston Martin as its next Head of Race Engineering. McCullough has been with Aston Martin for 13 years and most recently served as Performance Director before deciding to move on at the end of the 2026 season. He'll step into the role previously handled by Gianpiero Lambiase, who juggled being Head of Race Engineering alongside his duties as Max Verstappen's race engineer.

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This appointment comes as Red Bull continues strengthening its structure across multiple departments. The team's been bringing in high-profile figures to boost its operation, and McCullough's move from Aston Martin shows just how competitive that talent market is right now. German publication BILD suggests the deal is close to being finalized, which means the Milton Keynes squad is getting serious about reinforcing its setup heading into 2026 and beyond.

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