Hill insists Ferrari should back ‘extraordinary’ Hamilton over Leclerc

Former Formula 1 world champion Damon Hill argued on Sky Sports' The F1 Show that Ferrari should establish Lewis Hamilton as their primary driver over Charles Leclerc for the 2027 championship. Hill stated that backing the seven-time world champion fully is Ferrari's best path to winning titles, particularly following internal tension after Hamilton and Leclerc collided on the opening lap at the Mexico City Grand Prix.

While Hill praised Hamilton for rebuilding his form and winning in Barcelona during the 2026 season, fellow pundit Anthony Davidson pushed back on the suggestion. Davidson argued that outright number-one status must be earned through consistent dominance on the track, noting that Leclerc remains just 12 points behind Hamilton in the drivers' standings.