Hamilton Says He CAN Catch Kimi Antonelli | F1 News

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F1 News heats up as Lewis Hamilton says he can still catch Kimi Antonelli and fight for the 2026 Formula 1 title. Leclerc’s Ferrari brake fallout continues, George Russell refuses to give up, and Alpine challenge the Monaco GP result. 👉 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: • Lewis Hamilton says he can catch Kimi Antonelli • Hamilton moves up to second in the F1 2026 title fight • Brembo responds to Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari brake criticism • George Russell insists he can still become world champion • FIA reveals first 2026 engine upgrade decision • Alpine lodge Right of Review over the Monaco GP result 🔥 HAMILTON SAYS HE CAN CATCH KIMI Lewis Hamilton has made a massive statement. After moving up to second in the 2026 Formula 1 standings, Hamilton believes he can still catch Kimi Antonelli and fight for the world championship. That instantly changes the Ferrari story. Hamilton is no longer just chasing a first Ferrari win — he is now talking like a genuine title contender. With back-to-back strong results, Hamilton has passed Charles Leclerc in the championship and is starting to look more comfortable in red. But with Antonelli in dominant form and Mercedes still the benchmark, can Hamilton really close the gap? 🔴 BREMBO RESPOND TO LECLERC The fallout from Charles Leclerc’s Monaco GP crash continues. After Leclerc criticised his Ferrari brake issues, Brembo responded by saying it is too early to reach firm conclusions before the data has been properly analysed. Leclerc is expected to move toward Lewis Hamilton’s brake configuration, but the bigger question remains: was Monaco a Ferrari reliability failure, a setup issue, or something else? ⚠️ GEORGE RUSSELL STILL BELIEVES George Russell is refusing to give up on the 2026 F1 world championship. After a difficult Monaco GP and painful recent points losses, Russell insists he can still become world champion this season — even with Kimi Antonelli stretching clear at the top. That is a huge statement because Russell is now under pressure from two directions. Antonelli is winning races for Mercedes, while Hamilton has moved ahead in the standings for Ferrari. So the question is whether Russell can respond quickly — or whether this title fight is already slipping away from him. ⚙️ FIA ENGINE UPGRADE TWIST The FIA’s first F1 2026 engine upgrade decision has been revealed — and it could reshape the season. Red Bull has been judged the benchmark power unit under the FIA system, while Mercedes, Ferrari and Honda will receive upgrade opportunities. If Ferrari use that development well, Hamilton’s title belief could become even more interesting. ⚖️ ALPINE CHALLENGE MONACO RESULT Alpine have lodged a Right of Review over the Monaco GP result after Pierre Gasly lost a potential podium through pit-lane penalties. If the FIA agrees to review the case, the Monaco result could become another major post-race controversy. This is F1 news, Formula 1 title pressure, Hamilton vs Antonelli, Leclerc brake drama, Russell’s comeback claim, FIA engine politics and Monaco GP fallout all in one show. For the latest F1 news, Formula 1 updates, F1 rumours and F1 Live coverage, stay right here with F1 Grandstand. 👇 JOIN THE DEBATE: Can Lewis Hamilton really catch Kimi Antonelli? Was Charles Leclerc let down by Ferrari’s brake setup? And can George Russell still become 2026 F1 world champion? Watch more F1 News: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLGFJfgyq-6JrTUVhKBfA-tANLmtv2Fup #F1 #F1News #Formula1 #FormulaOne #F1Grandstand #F12026 #F1Live #LewisHamilton #FerrariF1 #KimiAntonelli 📧 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.