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Lewis Hamilton is ready to deliver the goods in his second season with Ferrari, after what he described as a tough experience last season.
After a difficult first season, Lewis Hamilton is raring to get off to a good start with Ferrari in 2026. The seven-time champion is eyeing a return to form this season.
Hamilton’s struggles with Ferrari were there for all to see last season. In fact, some feared that Hamilton would leave Ferrari before the start of 2026.
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But after an impressive run in testing for Ferrari, there is hope that Hamilton will have a better second year in the iconic red and white.
And if you ask the man himself, he believes his first season with Ferrari set the stage for him to turn things around this year.
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Lewis Hamilton has belief in Ferrari again after tough debut campaign
Speaking in a press conference ahead of the Australian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton was asked about his feelings on Ferrari heading into a new season.
Hamilton admitted that the first season was a change of pace he just wasn’t familiar with, given how different his experience with McLaren and Mercedes had been in the past.
“It’s the culture, the difference in culture, the difference in the way in which the team operates compared to what I’ve experienced with British teams, for example.”
“It’s time at the factory, which I gave a lot last year but continue to truly show up. Finding ways of just asking for change is one thing but finding ways to create allyship and show why change is better for us as a whole…”
While the first season presented a challenge, Hamilton believes he and Ferrari are better now having gone through their steep learning curve.
“I think we started to do that towards the end of last year and particularly going into this season. Again, because it was such a steep learning curve last year and we were learning on the go, but we’re so much more prepared this year, which I’m really, really excited for.”
“It goes back to the confidence, the reason I joined the team, the belief that I have in joining the team and what I believe I can do with this team is even stronger than it ever was before.”
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A ‘much happier’ Lewis Hamilton could be dangerous omen for other F1 drivers
Speaking further in the press conference, Lewis Hamilton admitted that his outlook on the 2026 season is far different than last year, and he is in a much better place with the team now.
“Massively different to the first year and a much nicer feeling coming having spent a year with the team. Understanding the culture, finding ways of working together.”
“I think we’re in a good place now, together as a team, and I feel very gelled with the team today. Much happier!”
Hamilton is entering the season chasing his eighth drivers’ championship. While some remain skeptical about Hamilton winning another title, you can never count out a driver of his caliber.
And his apparent motivation and confidence in both himself and Ferrari could mean that we see the return of Lewis Hamilton as one of the top drivers on the grid.
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