Former Formula 1 world champion Nigel Mansell believes Lewis Hamilton has been revitalized this season. Hamilton recently ended his 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 much closer to his teammate Charles Leclerc in terms of pace, a significant improvement from last year when he struggled with the previous generation of F1 cars.
The new regulations seem to favor Hamilton's driving style, and Mansell thinks the seven-time world champion could win a race this season. Mansell stated, "Lewis is fired up again, and it's fantastic to see him performing so well.")