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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Philip Duncan

Lewis Hamilton sends ominous warning to his rivals after podium finish in China

  • Kimi Antonelli, 19, became Formula One’s second youngest winner at the Chinese Grand Prix, with Mercedes teammate George Russell securing second place.
  • Lewis Hamilton achieved his first Ferrari podium, finishing third, marking his first top-three result since November 2024.
  • Hamilton declared he feels “back to his best” mentally and physically and warned his rivals there is “more to come”, as he expressed renewed confidence in Ferrari's potential for a win.
  • The 41-year-old driver highlighted his intense winter training and new mental tools as factors in his revitalised performance.
  • Antonelli, over 21 years Hamilton’s junior, delivered a composed drive to victory despite a late scare, stating he was “speechless” and had “achieved my dream”.

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Lewis Hamilton says he is ‘back with more to come’ after first Ferrari F1 podium

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