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Lewis Hamilton Raises Concerns Over Ferrari Strategy at Australian Grand Prix

Seven-time world champion has openly questioned the race strategy used by during the opening round of the season at the .

The race in Melbourne marked the beginning of a new era in Formula 1, with major changes introduced to both chassis and power unit regulations for the 2026 season. Early indications suggest that currently holds a competitive advantage, after securing a dominant one-two finish in the first race of the year.

Ferrari drivers Hamilton and teammate finished just behind the Mercedes pair, taking third and fourth place respectively. Despite the solid result, Hamilton did not hide his concerns about Ferrari’s approach during the race.

Speaking to the media afterwards, the British driver admitted that his former team looked faster throughout the race. He also suggested that Ferrari likely achieved the best possible outcome on the day, stating that finishing P3 and P4 was “probably the maximum result” the team could deliver.

The result marks Hamilton’s first race with Ferrari in a season that introduces sweeping technical changes across Formula 1. While the team managed to secure strong points in Melbourne, questions surrounding their race strategy have already emerged as they aim to close the gap to Mercedes in the early stages of the championship.