Hamilton's Revival: 'Reenergized' and Ready to Compete

According to Nigel Mansell, a former Formula 1 world champion, Lewis Hamilton has regained his competitive edge this season. Hamilton recently ended his 16-month drought without an F1 podium finish by securing third place 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, which is a significant improvement from the previous year. Mansell attributes Hamilton's resurgence to the new regulations, which seem to suit his driving style, and believes the seven-time world champion could potentially win a race this season. Hamilton credits his improved performance to better preparation, both mentally and physically, and the fact that the new car is more suited to his driving style. The British driver had previously struggled with the previous generation of F1 cars, but the new regulations appear to have given him a fresh start. Mansell, who was involved in several intense title battles during his career, thinks the current F1 Drivers' Championship could become a two-horse race between Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. He advises Russell to use his experience to win the intra-team battle and secure the championship title. With the Miami Grand Prix approaching, the competition is expected to heat up, and Hamilton's revival is sure to be a key factor in the season's outcome.