Nigel Mansell Says Lewis Hamilton Is 'Reinvigorated,' Backs Eighth-Title Bid

A podium in China with a car tailored closer to his style has lifted expectations for the 41-year-old.

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Nigel Mansell, speaking Wednesday to Sky Sports, said Hamilton looks reinvigorated at Ferrari and backed him to win another world title.
Hamilton ended a 16‑month podium drought with third place at the Chinese Grand Prix, his first rostrum since joining Ferrari in 2025.
Ferrari’s 2026 car includes changes Hamilton pushed for, and he has been much closer to team‑mate Charles Leclerc on pace compared with last year.
Hamilton told F1 this week that success can feel lonely and said it means little without family and a team to share it with, recalling bullying that shaped him.
After the Japanese Grand Prix, Hamilton said he is training harder than ever and claimed none of his rivals have matched his workload, as Mercedes leads the early 2026 pecking order with McLaren and Ferrari in pursuit.