Jolyon Palmer believes Ferrari should back Lewis Hamilton for the 2026 Drivers' Championship, urging Charles Leclerc into a supporting role. Hamilton's Barcelona win places him 41 points behind leader Kimi Antonelli; Leclerc is 81 points adrift after recent incidents and DNFs. Palmer argues Mercedes' dominance means Ferrari's only realistic title shot since 2007 is to unite behind one driver.
He notes past Ferrari success backing a clear number one against stronger competition. Leclerc's deficit is too great, but he could become a "menace to Mercedes," strategically taking crucial points from rivals to bolster Hamilton’s campaign. This controversial strategy offers Ferrari their clearest path to challenge for championship glory.
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