44 Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton GBR
Two points behind Verstappen in his first Ferrari season. The fight for second is the story of the run-in.
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- Points259
- Car number44
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About
Lewis Hamilton is a seven-time world champion, the most successful driver in Formula 1 history by wins, and the sport’s biggest global name. His move to Ferrari put the most famous driver in the most famous team, and in 2026 the partnership is fighting at the front.
He is third in the championship on 259 points, two behind Verstappen, with the fight for second place the story of his run-in. The hunger that carried him through two decades at the top has not dimmed in red.
The Car
Ferrari SF-26
Lewis Hamilton drives the SF-26 this season, pictured at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix. Photo: Liauzh, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Driver photo: licensed portrait via Wikimedia Commons. Social links point to the driver's public accounts.