After two years without winning any Grands Prix, Lewis Hamilton has recently returned to being a formidable competitor in Formula 1. Victories at Silverstone and Spa-Francorchamps not only allowed him to demonstrate his ability of competing at high levels again but also to consistently outperform his Mercedes teammate, George Russell, reclaiming a position of advantage (though it should be noted that George Russell was quite unlucky with a retirement at his home race and a disqualification at the 7.004-kilometre Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium).
In a comment to ‘Instantcasino.com’, 1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve shared his opinion on the current form of the seven-time Formula 1 world champion: “Lewis is back fighting at the top, which hasn’t happened in a while. At Silverstone, he was unstoppable. From the outside, it seemed like he had somewhat accepted defeat to George Russell, which is quite unusual for him. We can say his killer instinct has returned, and he made a difference in the rain. This is the champion we know,” – the Canadian pointed out.
Ferrari Will Be a Tough Challenge for Hamilton, But If He Wins a Championship…
In 2025, Lewis Hamilton will join Scuderia Ferrari, where he will have to work alongside Charles Leclerc. Unlike Mercedes, the Maranello team is going through a significantly more challenging period due to some aerodynamic updates that have not worked as expected.
The Prancing Horse is known for its performance fluctuations throughout the Formula 1 season, and the Canadian believes this could impact Lewis Hamilton’s consistency: “Hamilton will be subjected to a rollercoaster of emotions at Ferrari. He seems to drive in a very emotional way, and this could affect him.” – the former Formula 1 driver believes.
The challenge will be tough, but if Lewis Hamilton successfully overcomes it, Jacques Villeneuve believes there would be no more doubt about who the greatest F1 driver of all time is: “Lewis Hamilton needed a change; he won’t regret leaving Mercedes at the end of this year. Ferrari represents the ultimate challenge for Lewis, and if he wins a championship there, he will be remembered as the greatest of all time. It doesn’t matter how many championships you have; these challenges are what set you apart.” – the 1997 Formula One World Champion concluded.
