Hamilton Wants Credit For Ferrari Revival | F1 News
8/5/2026, 11:11:52 AM
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F1 News as Lewis Hamilton says he deserves credit for Ferrari's dramatic 2026 turnaround—and Fred Vasseur agrees the Scuderia have finally solved a problem that has held the team back for years. Plus Sergio Perez opens up about loyalty in Formula 1, raising fresh questions about his long-term Cadillac future, we explain why Formula 1 can't simply remove the algorithms drivers dislike, and we review Haas' 2026 season so far. 👉 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 News, Formula One News, F1 rumours, F1 Driver Market updates and F1 Live discussion every single day. 🚨 TODAY'S F1 NEWS HEADLINES • Hamilton claims credit for Ferrari's revival • Vasseur identifies Ferrari's biggest breakthrough • Perez questions loyalty in Formula 1 • Why F1 can't remove controversial algorithms • Haas' 2026 season assessed 🔴 HAMILTON: "I DESERVE CREDIT" Lewis Hamilton believes he has played a major role in Ferrari's remarkable improvement during the 2026 Formula 1 season. After a difficult 2025 campaign, Ferrari has become a genuine championship challenger, with Hamilton arguing that his experience and feedback have helped drive the team's progress. Ferrari has significantly reduced the performance gap to Mercedes through consistent development and improved execution during the season. Has Hamilton changed Ferrari—or is Ferrari finally giving Hamilton the car he needs? 🏎️ VAASSEUR REVEALS THE REAL CHANGE Fred Vasseur believes Ferrari has finally addressed a long-standing weakness that held the team back for years. We'll examine exactly what has changed behind the scenes, why Ferrari's culture appears different in 2026 and whether this is the beginning of a sustained championship challenge. 🟢 PEREZ ON LOYALTY Sergio Perez has admitted there is no such thing as loyalty in Formula 1—and he's completely at peace with it. His comments inevitably raise another question... If a top seat became available, would Perez really stay committed to Cadillac, or would he seize one final opportunity at the front? ⚙️ WHY F1 CAN'T REMOVE THE ALGORITHMS Drivers have voiced frustration about the new energy-management algorithms introduced under the 2026 regulations. We'll explain why they're such a controversial topic—and why Formula 1 cannot simply remove them without fundamentally changing how the current cars work. ⚫ HAAS MID-SEASON REPORT How has Haas' 2026 campaign really gone? We'll assess what's worked, what hasn't and whether the American team is heading in the right direction for the second half of the Formula 1 season. 👇 JOIN THE DEBATE: Does Lewis Hamilton deserve credit for Ferrari's turnaround? Has Fred Vasseur finally rebuilt Ferrari into a championship-winning team? Would Sergio Perez leave Cadillac if a top team came calling? Should Formula 1 rethink the current energy-management systems? For the latest F1 News, Formula 1 News, Formula One News, F1 rumours, F1 Driver Market updates and F1 Live coverage, stay right here with F1 Grandstand. Watch more F1 News: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLGFJfgyq-6JrTUVhKBfA-tANLmtv2Fup #F1 #F1News #Formula1 #FormulaOne #LewisHamilton #Ferrari #FredVasseur #SergioPerez #CadillacF1 #F1Grandstand 📧 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.