Just a fortnight ago, Lewis Hamilton appeared to have seized control of the narrative after several strong performances in red. But as the championship reaches its halfway point, Charles Leclerc has responded in the best possible way—on the racetrack.

Despite tracking a wider practice deficit than anticipated behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli, the seven-time world champion backs the Scuderia to unlock the SF26's hidden…

Just a fortnight ago, Lewis Hamilton appeared to have seized control of the narrative after several strong performances in red. But as the championship reaches its halfway point,…