- Lewis Hamilton expressed renewed optimism for the 2026 Formula 1 season with Ferrari, following a challenging 2025 campaign where he failed to secure a podium finish.
- The seven-time world champion admitted he “lost sight of who I was” during his difficult first year with the team but asserted that “you won’t see that person again”.
- Hamilton attributed his positive shift to intense pre-season training, including on Christmas Day, and a stronger sense of “allyship” and belief within the Ferrari team.
- Buoyed by promising pre-season testing results, Hamilton stated his clear objective for the season is to win, aiming for a record-breaking eighth world title.
- The 41-year-old is preparing for the season-opener in Melbourne, acknowledging strong competition from Mercedes, Red Bull and McLaren.
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‘You won’t see that person again’: Lewis Hamilton opens up on eve of 2026 F1 season
