Hamilton's Revival: Mansell Says the F1 Star is Reenergized

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 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 narrowed the gap with his teammate Charles Leclerc in terms of pace, a significant improvement from the previous season. 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 and the fact that Ferrari has built a car that suits his driving style. He worked closely with the engineers during the offseason, and the team has incorporated some of the changes he requested. With the new car, Hamilton feels rejuvenated and is looking forward to the rest of the season. The F1 Drivers' Championship is shaping up to be an exciting contest, with Mercedes' George Russell and Kimi Antonelli emerging as top contenders. Mansell thinks Russell needs to draw on his experience to win the intra-team battle and become world champion. The Formula 1 season continues on May 1-3 with the Miami Grand Prix, which will be broadcast live on Sky Sports F1.