# Hamilton Sees Mercedes as Laggards in Title Fight

- Topic: football
- Source: Sky Sports
- Published: 2026-07-17
- Original: https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12040/13563919/lewis-hamilton-ferrari-driver-says-mercedes-duo-kimi-antonelli-and-george-russell-should-be-a-lot-further-ahead-in-title-battle
- Language: en
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Lewis Hamilton feels Mercedes should be leading the Drivers' Championship, given their car's pace. Despite reliability issues, Ferrari's Hamilton remains in contention. The Belgian Grand Prix could be a crucial test for both teams.

## Key takeaways

- Mercedes have been the fastest team this season, but reliability issues have hindered their progress.
- Ferrari's strong reliability has allowed them to stay in touch with Mercedes in the Constructors' Championship.
- The Belgian Grand Prix could be a decisive moment in the title battle, with Hamilton looking to capitalize on Mercedes' struggles.

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