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

Former Formula 1 world champion Nigel Mansell believes Lewis Hamilton has regained his momentum this season. Hamilton recently ended his 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 driver has also significantly closed the gap with his teammate Charles Leclerc in terms of pace, a notable improvement from the previous year. According to Mansell, the new regulations seem to favor Hamilton's driving style, making it possible for him to win a race this season. Mansell stated, 'Lewis is fired up again, and it's fantastic to see him performing at such a high level.' Hamilton attributes his return to form to better mental and physical preparation. When he joined Ferrari last year, the car was not tailored to his driving style, and there were limitations due to budget caps. However, this year's car has been a fresh start, incorporating some of the changes Hamilton requested. Mansell, who had intense title battles in the 1980s, thinks this year's F1 Drivers' Championship could become a two-horse race between Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. Mansell advises Russell to use his experience to win the intra-team battle, emphasizing the importance of focus and authority in the competition.