Ferrari Told Leclerc BEFORE Hamilton?! | F1 News

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F1 News as unheard Ferrari radio raises another major Lewis Hamilton question — why was Charles Leclerc informed about Hamilton's Hungarian GP penalty before Hamilton himself? Plus Ferrari intensifies testing ahead of its engine upgrade, Aston Martin prepares for more Honda power, Fernando Alonso is linked with a sensational Alpine return and Max Verstappen shuts down a persistent Red Bull narrative. 👉 Subscribe to F1 Grandstand: https://www.youtube.com/@F1Grandstand?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome back to F1 Grandstand with Tony Craig — bringing you the biggest F1 news, Formula 1 updates and F1 Live discussion from inside the paddock. 🚨 TODAY'S F1 NEWS HEADLINES: • Ferrari face fresh questions over Hamilton radio • Leclerc was informed about Hamilton's penalty first • Ferrari intensifies testing for engine upgrade • Honda prepares Aston Martin power boost • Alonso linked with surprise Alpine return • Verstappen responds to Red Bull speculation 🔴 FERRARI OWE HAMILTON AN EXPLANATION? Lewis Hamilton's Hungarian GP penalty continues to create talking points. Hamilton received a five-second penalty after exceeding the pit-lane speed limit by only 0.1km/h, eventually dropping behind teammate Charles Leclerc in the final classification. Now unheard radio highlighted by F1 Oversteer suggests Leclerc was informed about Hamilton's penalty before Hamilton himself was told. Does Ferrari have a perfectly reasonable explanation — or should Hamilton be asking serious questions about how that situation was handled? Hamilton had already criticised the decision to pit him during the late Virtual Safety Car. ⚡ FERRARI ENGINE UPGRADE COMING Ferrari is also preparing an important power-unit development as the second half of the 2026 season approaches. Under F1's new ADUO system, manufacturers falling sufficiently behind the benchmark can receive additional development opportunities. Ferrari is now working to ensure its planned upgrade delivers performance without compromising reliability. The ADUO mechanism specifically allows qualifying manufacturers to develop their homologated ICE during the 2026-2030 cycle. 🟢 ASTON MARTIN GETS MORE HONDA POWER Aston Martin's development push continues after its major Hungary upgrade, with a Honda power-unit upgrade planned for the Dutch Grand Prix after the summer break. We'll examine the GPS-based performance claims in the supplied report and what additional power could mean for Fernando Alonso and Aston Martin. 👀 ALONSO BACK TO ALPINE?! Could Fernando Alonso return to Enstone for a fourth stint? Alonso's Aston Martin contract expires at the end of 2026, and reports have linked him with Alpine for 2027. Flavio Briatore — who remains Alonso's manager — says Fernando is currently “quite happy” at Aston Martin and that there is nothing to announce, but he did not completely shut down the possibility. 🐂 VERSTAPPEN SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT Max Verstappen also addresses one of the persistent narratives surrounding Red Bull. We'll break down exactly what Max has said, what it means and whether perceptions around Red Bull match what Verstappen himself is telling us. For the latest F1 news, Formula 1 updates, F1 rumours, F1 Driver Market and F1 Live coverage, stay right here with F1 Grandstand. 👇 JOIN THE DEBATE: Why was Leclerc told about Hamilton's penalty first? How big could Ferrari's engine upgrade be? Would Alonso seriously consider Alpine for 2027? Watch more F1 News: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLGFJfgyq-6JrTUVhKBfA-tANLmtv2Fup For the latest F1 news, Formula 1 updates, F1 rumours and F1 Live coverage, stay right here with F1 Grandstand. #F1 #F1News #Formula1 #FormulaOne #F1Grandstand #F12026 #F1Live #LewisHamilton #FerrariF1 #FernandoAlonso 📧 CONTACT F1 GRANDSTAND: f1grandstandtv@gmail.com 📧 WRITER SUBMISSIONS: f1grandstandtv@gmail.com 📱 SOCIAL ACCOUNTS: WEBSITE: https://www.f1grandstand.com FACEBOOK: / F1GrandstandHub X: https://x.com/F1Grandstand_ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/f1grandstand/ DISCORD: https://discord.gg/PKGWS2axP5 DISCLAIMER: This video is an independent, unofficial production and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Formula 1, the FIA Formula One World Championship, or any related entities. F1, Formula One and related marks are trademarks of Formula One Licensing B.V. All content used is for commentary, criticism, news reporting and fan discussion purposes under applicable fair use/fair dealing principles. Any images, clips or references are used in a transformative manner to provide analysis and do not substitute for the original works. All rights to original materials remain with their respective owners.