Smedley: Ferrari may prioritise Hamilton over Leclerc in 2026 F1 season

Former racing engineer Rob Smedley believes Ferrari may be forced to give priority to Lewis Hamilton at the expense of Charles Leclerc in the 2026 Formula 1 season. The goal would be to maximise championship chances and beat Mercedes in the drivers' standings. Smedley argues that picking a team favourite will become a necessity as the title fight intensifies.