Hamilton's Revitalized Season: A New Lease on Life

According to Nigel Mansell, a former Formula 1 world champion, Lewis Hamilton has regained his momentum this season. Hamilton recently broke his 16-month drought without an F1 podium by finishing third at the Chinese Grand Prix, marking his first podium finish since joining Ferrari in 2025. The 41-year-old has also been more competitive with his teammate Charles Leclerc, having struggled with the previous generation of F1 cars. The new regulations seem to favor Hamilton's driving style, and Mansell believes the seven-time world champion could win a race this season. "Lewis is fired up again, and it's fantastic to see him doing so well," Mansell said. Hamilton attributes his resurgence to better preparation, both mentally and physically. When he joined Ferrari last year, the car wasn't tailored to his driving style, but this year's car is a new beginning. Hamilton worked closely with the engineers, and his suggestions were incorporated into the new car. Mansell, who was involved in several title fights before becoming world champion in 1992, thinks this year's F1 Drivers' Championship could be 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, saying, "George is a great driver, but sometimes it's about how the chips fall, and sometimes you need a bit of luck." With the Miami Grand Prix approaching, the season is heating up, and it will be exciting to watch the competition unfold.