Hamilton's Revival: Mansell Says Seven-Time Champion is Re-energized

Former F1 world champion Nigel Mansell believes Lewis Hamilton has regained his momentum this season. Hamilton recently ended a 16-month drought without an F1 podium by finishing third at the Chinese Grand Prix, marking his first rostrum finish since joining Ferrari in 2025. The 41-year-old has also shown significant improvement in pace compared to his teammate Charles Leclerc, after struggling with the previous generation of F1 cars. Mansell attributes Hamilton's resurgence to the new regulations, which seem to suit his driving style, and doesn't rule out the possibility of Hamilton winning a race this season. "Lewis is fired up again, and it's fantastic to see him performing at this level," Mansell said. Hamilton has credited his return to form to better mental and physical preparation, which has allowed him to work more effectively with the engineers and contribute to the development of this year's car. With the new regulations appearing to favor Hamilton's driving style, Mansell believes Ferrari has done an excellent job over the winter, positioning themselves as a strong contender alongside Mercedes and McLaren. As the season progresses, Mansell thinks George Russell will need to utilize his experience to win the intra-team battle against Kimi Antonelli, who currently leads the championship by nine points.