Hamilton's Revitalized Performance: A New Era for the F1 Champion

Former Formula 1 world champion Nigel Mansell believes Lewis Hamilton has regained his competitive edge this season. Hamilton recently ended a 16-month podium drought with a third-place finish at the Chinese Grand Prix, marking his first rostrum finish since joining Ferrari in 2025. The 41-year-old has also been consistently closer to his teammate Charles Leclerc in terms of pace, a significant improvement from the previous year. According to Mansell, the new regulations seem to favor Hamilton's driving style, and he doesn't rule out the possibility of the seven-time world champion winning a race this season. "Lewis is re-energized and fired up again," Mansell told Sky Sports News. Hamilton attributes his return to form to better mental and physical preparation, which has allowed him to adapt to the new car. When he joined Ferrari last year, the car wasn't tailored to his driving style, but this year's model has incorporated some of the changes he requested. Mansell thinks Hamilton's experience and determination could lead to a strong performance in the upcoming races. Meanwhile, the F1 Drivers' Championship is heating up, with Mercedes' George Russell and Kimi Antonelli emerging as top contenders. Mansell advises Russell to use his experience to win the intra-team battle and secure the championship title.