Leclerc Says He DIDN’T Copy Lewis… But There’s A Twist! | F1 News

F1 News today as Charles Leclerc reveals why he chose NOT to copy Lewis Hamilton’s driving style during his difficult spell with Ferrari’s SF-26. Mercedes also reveal the SECRET radio codes they use to hide strategy calls from Formula 1 rivals, while Toto Wolff’s huge praise for Lando Norris raises a fresh question over Oscar Piastri’s struggles at McLaren. Plus Adrian Newey’s 2027 Aston Martin project takes shape as Honda faces another major test, and Isack Hadjar undergoes his final Red Bull evaluation before a Baku comeback decision. 👉 Subscribe to F1 Grandstand:    / @f1grandstand   🔴 LECLERC: I DIDN’T COPY LEWIS! Charles Leclerc says Lewis Hamilton was in “incredible form” when he was struggling with the 2026 Ferrari. Hamilton’s driving style was working, but Leclerc says trying to copy another elite driver’s natural technique is incredibly difficult. Instead, he dug into the data, changed the SF-26 around his own needs and found a breakthrough that helped turn his season around. 🕵️ MERCEDES REVEAL THEIR SECRET CODES Mercedes use coded radio messages to stop rival teams working out their strategy. Andrew Shovlin says the codes can tell George Russell and Kimi Antonelli whether they should pit under a Safety Car or VSC — and Mercedes change them every race weekend so rivals cannot crack the system. 🟠 WOLFF: NORRIS IS “IN A LEAGUE OF HIS OWN” Toto Wolff has praised Lando Norris as being “in a league of his own” when it comes to managing rear-tyre overheating. That is particularly interesting with Oscar Piastri still trying to get more from the 2026 McLaren. Is Norris’ tyre management and adaptability the biggest difference between the two drivers? 🚨 NEWEY’S NEW ASTON MARTIN — HONDA UNDER PRESSURE Aston Martin say every part of the 2027 AMR27 will be new as Adrian Newey and Enrico Cardile reshape the car for next season. First comes Baku, where Aston Martin expect to complete their weight-saving programme and effectively run the final version of the AMR26. That should give Lawrence Stroll another important benchmark for how much of the remaining deficit sits with the chassis and how much sits with Honda. No decision to end the Honda partnership has been confirmed. 🔥 HADJAR FACES FINAL RED BULL TEST Isack Hadjar is undergoing a final simulator evaluation before Red Bull decide whether he can return in Baku. If he is cleared, Liam Lawson returns to Racing Bulls and Yuki Tsunoda resumes reserve duties. If Hadjar is not ready, Lawson could get another race alongside Max Verstappen. 👇 JOIN THE DEBATE Was Leclerc right not to copy Hamilton? Could you crack Mercedes’ secret strategy codes? Is Norris’ tyre management the key difference to Piastri? Can Newey transform Aston Martin for 2027? Should Red Bull bring Hadjar straight back if he is cleared? 👍 SMASH LIKE if you enjoyed tonight’s show and SUBSCRIBE for daily F1 News, Formula 1 News, F1 Live and F1 2026 coverage. 🏁 Come for the vibe. Stay for the tribe. 🎥 Watch more F1 News:    • The F1 News Show | Daily F1 News On F1 Gra...   #F1 #F1News #Formula1 #CharlesLeclerc #LewisHamilton #Ferrari #MercedesF1 #TotoWolff #LandoNorris #OscarPiastri #McLaren #AdrianNewey #AstonMartin #HondaF1 #RedBull 📧 CONTACT F1 GRANDSTAND: f1grandstandtv@gmail.com 📧 WRITER SUBMISSIONS: f1grandstandtv@gmail.com 📱SOCIAL ACCOUNTS: WEBSITE: https://www.f1grandstand.com FACEBOOK: / F1GrandstandHub X: https://x.com/F1Grandstand_ INSTAGRAM:   / _f1grandstand_   DISCORD LINK :   / discord   DISCLAIMER: This video is an independent, unofficial production and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Formula 1, the FIA Formula One World Championship, or any related entities. F1, Formula One and related marks are trademarks of Formula One Licensing B.V. All content used is for commentary, criticism, news reporting and fan discussion purposes under applicable fair use/fair dealing principles. Any images, clips or references are used in a transformative manner to provide analysis and do not substitute for the original works. All rights to original materials remain with their respective owners.