Ferrari SACRIFICE SF-26 For Hamilton GAMBLE! | F1 News
7/13/2026, 7:47:02 PM
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F1 News heads to Spa as Ferrari prepares to sacrifice a key SF-26 feature to help Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. But with Max Verstappen's future, Lando Norris' McLaren frustration and Christian Horner's next move dominating Formula 1, there's plenty to discuss. š Subscribe to F1 Grandstand: https://www.youtube.com/@F1Grandstand?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome back to F1 Grandstand with Tony Craig ā bringing you the biggest F1 News, Formula 1 updates and F1 Live discussion from inside the paddock. šØ TODAY'S F1 NEWS HEADLINES: ⢠Ferrari sacrifices an SF-26 feature for Spa ⢠Charles Leclerc stays grounded after Ferrari breakthrough ⢠Lewis Hamilton questions the new Madring circuit ⢠Lando Norris turns up the pressure on McLaren ⢠Max Verstappen's Red Bull future takes another twist ⢠Christian Horner's next move could cost a team its title sponsor š FERRARI'S SPA GAMBLE Ferrari is reportedly set to sacrifice one of the SF-26's experimental features for the Belgian Grand Prix, believing the change will better suit Spa-Francorchamps and unlock more performance for both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. After recent progress, Ferrari hopes the revised package can continue its momentum in the fight at the front. š LECLERC STAYS FOCUSED Following his breakthrough Ferrari victory, Charles Leclerc has issued himself one clear instruction: don't get carried away. While confidence inside Ferrari is growing, Leclerc insists the team must keep improving before thinking about a sustained title challenge. š HAMILTON QUESTIONS MADRING Lewis Hamilton has already raised concerns after Ferrari's first experience of the new Madring circuit, questioning aspects of the layout ahead of Formula 1's future visit to Madrid. š NORRIS PUTS McLAREN UNDER PRESSURE Lando Norris has publicly challenged McLaren after a frustrated team radio message during the British Grand Prix weekend, telling the team to "get it right for once." Norris believes operational mistakes have cost valuable results and says improvements are needed if McLaren is to maximise its championship potential. š VERSTAPPEN STAYING PUT? Fresh reports suggest Max Verstappen is increasingly likely to remain with Red Bull for the 2027 season despite having an exit clause in his contract. If true, it could delay any potential move to another top team and reshape the long-term driver market. š HORNER'S NEXT MOVE One Formula 1 team is reportedly concerned that appointing Christian Horner could put its title sponsorship at risk, adding another obstacle to the former Red Bull team principal's hopes of returning to the Formula 1 paddock. For the latest F1 News, Formula 1 updates, F1 rumours and F1 Live coverage, stay right here with F1 Grandstand. š JOIN THE DEBATE: Has Ferrari finally found the right direction with the SF-26? Was Lando Norris right to call out McLaren over team radio? Will Max Verstappen still be a Red Bull driver beyond 2027? Could Christian Horner's next move be blocked by commercial concerns? Watch more F1 News: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLGFJfgyq-6JrTUVhKBfA-tANLmtv2Fup #F1 #F1News #Formula1 #FormulaOne #F1Grandstand #F12026 #F1Live #FerrariF1 #LewisHamilton #MaxVerstappen š§ CONTACT F1 GRANDSTAND: f1grandstandtv@gmail.com š§ WRITER SUBMISSIONS: f1grandstandtv@gmail.com š± 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.