Ferrari REMOVE Hamilton’s Biggest PROBLEM! | F1 News

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F1 News turns to Ferrari as a major upgrade appears to have removed the aerodynamic “parachute” holding Lewis Hamilton back. But Hamilton says Formula 1’s software-heavy era is still punishing drivers for pushing harder. 👉 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 removes the drag problem holding Hamilton back • Hamilton exposes his real frustration with F1 software • Pedro de la Rosa reveals Hamilton’s “sixth sense” • Williams launches an urgent development review • Audi sets its Formula 1 title deadline • Steiner questions a Verstappen move to Mercedes FERRARI FINALLY FREES HAMILTON Ferrari’s Silverstone upgrades reportedly removed an aerodynamic “parachute” from the car. Changes around the brake ducts and surrounding airflow reduced drag and cleaned up the car’s behaviour, helping address a weakness that had been costing Hamilton crucial performance on the straights. HAMILTON’S SOFTWARE WARNING Hamilton says modern F1 has become too dependent on software and complex energy management. He revealed that a software issue recently cost him three tenths, while the current system can even punish a driver for carrying more speed through a corner because less energy is recovered afterwards. HAMILTON’S SIXTH SENSE Former McLaren test driver Pedro de la Rosa believes Hamilton possesses a racing instinct that no other driver can replicate. His comments add to the growing belief that Ferrari is finally giving the seven-time champion a platform that allows those natural strengths to show. WILLIAMS ORDERS A REVIEW James Vowles has admitted Williams is not adding performance quickly enough. The team has begun a two-week review of its upgrade programme after its Silverstone package delivered less than expected, with the findings set to influence Spa, Hungary and the rest of the season. AUDI SETS ITS TITLE TARGET Mattia Binotto says Audi wants to be capable of fighting for the Formula 1 world championship by 2030. The team views 2026 and 2027 as construction years, with a major step targeted for 2028 as its chassis and power-unit departments continue to develop. SHOULD MERCEDES AVOID VERSTAPPEN? Guenther Steiner says Toto Wolff is “too smart” to sign Max Verstappen. He argues that Mercedes already has a potential superstar in Kimi Antonelli and a proven winner in George Russell, while signing Verstappen could cost more and destabilise the line-up. For the latest F1 news, Formula 1 updates, F1 rumours and F1 Live coverage, stay right here with F1 Grandstand. 👇 JOIN THE DEBATE: Have Ferrari finally unlocked Lewis Hamilton? Is Formula 1 now too dependent on software? Would Mercedes be wrong to sign Max Verstappen? Watch more F1 News: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLGFJfgyq-6JrTUVhKBfA-tANLmtv2Fup #F1 #F1News #Formula1 #FormulaOne #F1Grandstand #F12026 #F1Live #LewisHamilton #FerrariF1 #MaxVerstappen #Ferrari 📧 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.