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Damon Hill urges Ferrari to make Lewis Hamilton their No1 and give him ‘everything he needs’

Damon Hill is shocked that Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has still not made Lewis Hamilton their number one, and must do so if the…

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Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 4:30 PM

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Damon Hill urged Ferrari to make Lewis Hamilton their undisputed number one driver for the 2027 season.
Hill told Gazzetta dello Sport that Ferrari must back Hamilton fully rather than treating both drivers equally.
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has continued to give equal status to Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.

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Former Formula 1 world champion Damon Hill has urged Ferrari to designate Lewis Hamilton as their primary driver for 2027. Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport, Hill argued that team principal Fred Vasseur must prioritize Hamilton and provide him with full support to secure the drivers' championship, comparing the potential dynamic to how Ferrari previously focused entirely on Michael Schumacher.

Vasseur has maintained equal status between Hamilton and Charles Leclerc during the 2026 season. Ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix, Hamilton holds 241 points to Leclerc's 233, though Leclerc remains tied 9-9 in race results and is under contract with Ferrari through at least 2030.

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Damon Hill urges Ferrari to make Lewis Hamilton their No1 and give him ‘everything he needs’

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