Ferrari's Austrian GP problems explained as Lewis Hamilton loses P2 in championship
Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc struggled at the Austrian Grand Prix due to overheating issues and poor straightline speed. George Russell won the race, allowing him to overtake Hamilton for second place in the drivers' championship standings.
Why it matters
The result significantly shifts the momentum in the Formula 1 drivers' championship, highlighting technical challenges for the Ferrari team.
Motorsport photo Lydia Mee Sun, June 28, 2026 at 3:59 PM UTC · 6 min read Sky Sports Formula 1 pundit Jamie Chadwick believes a combination of compromised straightline speed and overheating issues hindered the Ferraris of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc at the Austrian Grand Prix.
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