Leclerc considers Verstappen to Ferrari as Lewis Hamilton grades his F1 2026 – roundup

Jamie Woodhouse 07 Aug 2026 7:59 PM

Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen both feature as we take a fast-paced run through the latest F1 news headlines.

Hamilton has given a personal assessment of his F1 2026 thus far. Meanwhile, Hamilton’s Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc has considered a Ferrari life alongside Verstappen in a “bad person” admission. Plenty to get through, so let’s get to it.

Lewis Hamilton rates his F1 2026

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A little better than average is how Hamilton is looking upon his F1 2026 thus far.

Hamilton has emerged as the closest challenger to Drivers’ Championship leader Kimi Antonelli.

Charles Leclerc in ‘bad person’ Max Verstappen admission

Leclerc at one time thought that Verstappen was a “bad person,” and the feeling was mutual.

But, the situation has evolved, and Leclerc would not shy away from partnering Verstappen at Ferrari.

That Verstappen overtake nothing personal

Even Antonelli couldn’t believe Verstappen’s breathtaking Hungary move on Hamilton.

It wasn’t anything personal; it was just Max Verstappen being Max Verstappen.

Coulthard makes bold Aston Martin prediction

Aston Martin took what it hopes will be the first step to recovery in Hungary. Honda is up next with its new engine for Zandvoort.

Someone who knows Aston Martin team principal and design guru Adrian Newey very well indeed is David Coulthard. The Scot believes Aston Martin will be winning in Formula 1 within an ambitious timeframe.

German Grand Prix will return

Even if there is still some way to go, F1 chief Stefano Domenicali has made the above declaration.

Formula 1 last raced in Hockenheim back in 2019, but the return of the German Grand Prix is a matter of when, not if.

Additional reporting by Thomas Maher and Mat Coch

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