Villeneuve: In 2026, Leclerc will face off with Lewis.

      For Lewis Hamilton, the first half of the season with Ferrari was difficult – his best achievement was winning the sprint race at the second round in China, but then Hamilton regularly lagged behind his teammate Charles Leclerc. 1997 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve suggests that Hamilton's real problems will begin in 2026 when Formula 1 switches to the next generation cars.

      Jacques Villeneuve: "Lewis has a completely different experience in Formula 1, having previously seen the English and German approaches to the work. Now he has realized how different everything is at Ferrari.

      Of course, it's surprising to see him so demoralized. At Ferrari, there's always some confusion in decision-making and communications, even during radio conversations, and that also doesn't help his adaptation.

      Next year, Lewis will face a real confrontation with Leclerc. Right now, one can justify it by saying that this year's car was not built for Hamilton, but in 2026, with the new regulations, everything will change dramatically.

      Lewis's transition was accompanied by a lot of attention and high expectations. It cannot be denied that the initial period was disappointing."