# Ferrari Looks to Bridge Gap at Belgian Grand Prix

- Topic: football
- Source: Sky Sports
- Published: 2026-07-18
- Original: https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12040/13564266/belgian-gp-lewis-hamilton-hopeful-of-closing-bigger-than-anticipated-ferrari-deficit-to-mercedes-at-spa-francorchamps
- Language: en
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Lewis Hamilton expressed optimism that Ferrari can close the gap to Mercedes at the Belgian Grand Prix. Despite being seven tenths behind Kimi Antonelli in second practice, Hamilton believes the team can make up ground. The Ferrari driver highlighted the middle sector as an area for improvement.

## Key takeaways

- Hamilton aims to close the gap to Mercedes at the Belgian Grand Prix.
- Ferrari focused on improving performance in the middle sector.
- Hamilton expressed optimism despite being seven tenths behind Kimi Antonelli.

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