In his first season with Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton has encountered a series of unexpected hurdles. Months after his debut, he approaches the first race following the summer break in much the same way he began—in unfamiliar territory. Now, the question remains: what can he salvage from this turbulent campaign?

Lando Norris has never been closer to claiming a Formula 1 world championship. With three victories from his last four races, he has sliced his deficit to just nine points at the top of the drivers’ standings.