Lewis Hamilton optimistic Ferrari can ‘be competitive’ in twisting Monaco track

• Ferrari last won race at Mexican GP in 2024

• Scuderia’s car should suit narrow streets of Monte Carlo

Lewis Hamilton was circumspect about Ferrari’s chances in the buildup to the Monaco Grand Prix but, on paper at least, this weekend is perhaps his best shot at a first victory for the Scuderia to end their win drought that stretches back to the Mexican GP of 2024.

Mercedes have dominated the season thus far, with Kimi Antonelli leading the championship by 43 points from his teammate George Russell, but the strengths of their car will be somewhat negated on the slow corners of the twisting street circuit in Monte Carlo, which should suit Ferrari’s SF26.