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Lewis Hamilton Makes It Clear He's Back in the F1 Chase: 'I've Not Lost What I Had'

  • On Thursday at the Suzuka circuit, 41-year-old Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton said he remains fully driven to compete ahead of Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix, stating, "I love that- that I still have that drive to push myself."
  • Hamilton found new motivation after an "abysmal" first season with Ferrari, where he failed to secure a single podium finish following his record-setting tenure at Mercedes.
  • Early results suggest a turnaround; Hamilton finished third two weeks ago at the Chinese Grand Prix and noted having a competitive car means "that can fight for wins."
  • Red Bull's Isack Hadjar said Thursday the new hybrid power rules have created "yo-yo racing," where cars pull ahead only to be overtaken, though Hamilton remains focused on his performance.
  • Refusing to let criticism deter him, Hamilton maintains struggling through difficult seasons is "a natural part of a process as an athlete," adding that "one of the most important things is getting back up.
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Lewis Hamilton makes it clear he's back in the F1 chase. 'I've not lost what I had'

SUZUKA, Japan (AP) — Lewis Hamilton said he finished a recent morning training run and returned to his hotel sweating after his workout to find a few fellow Formula 1 drivers just getting up.

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Lewis Hamilton makes it clear he's back in the F1 chase: 'I've not lost what I had'

Lewis Hamilton is back. After an abysmal first season with Ferrari in 2025 he was back on the podium two weeks ago at the Chinese Grand Prix.

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