- Seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has stated that securing a top-three finish in the drivers' championship would still represent a “huge achievement” for Ferrari this season.
- Hamilton currently trails championship leader Kimi Antonelli by 101 points with nine rounds remaining, following a difficult run of form that included his first retirement of the season in Madrid due to a brake issue.
- The 41-year-old driver has not secured a podium finish since Silverstone six races ago and now sits 20 points behind his former teammate George Russell, who currently occupies second place for Mercedes.
- Speaking ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Hamilton emphasised that Ferrari's primary focus is maintaining second place in the constructors' championship while attempting to catch leaders Mercedes.
- Despite recent execution issues, Hamilton remains positive about the technical upgrades brought by the team and expressed confidence in making further improvements over the remaining races.
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