Hamilton's Revival: Mansell Sees a Rejuvenated Champion

According to Nigel Mansell, a former Formula 1 world champion, Lewis Hamilton has regained his competitive edge 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. He has also been more competitive with his teammate Charles Leclerc in terms of pace, a significant improvement from the previous year. Mansell attributes Hamilton's resurgence to the new regulations, which seem to favor his driving style, and does not rule out the possibility of Hamilton winning a race this season. Hamilton himself credits his improved performance to better preparation and the fact that the new car is more suited to his driving style. With the season still underway, Mansell believes that the championship could become a two-horse race between Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, and thinks that Russell needs to use his experience to win the intra-team battle.