# Hamilton confident of F1 title challenge

- Topic: football
- Source: Sky Sports
- Published: 2026-07-23
- Original: https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12040/13566257/lewis-hamilton-ferrari-driver-says-he-really-believes-he-can-fight-for-2026-f1-title-ahead-of-hungarian-gp
- Language: en
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Lewis Hamilton says he believes Ferrari can help him fight for the 2026 F1 title, despite being 45 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli. Hamilton is determined to make the most of the second half of the season and is focusing on development and progress. He remains optimistic about Ferrari's chances, despite Mercedes being the favourite to win.

## Key takeaways

- Hamilton is second in the F1 standings, 45 points behind Kimi Antonelli.
- He believes Ferrari can help him fight for the 2026 F1 title.
- Hamilton is focusing on development and progress, rather than making assumptions about the championship.

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