Lewis Hamilton "magic is still there" as F1 title prospects examined

"Lewis’ final stint - there was a magic that only a Lewis or a Max or a Fernando have that ext♉ra bit of magic to deliver that sort of ဣperformance."

Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton

Sky Sports F1 commentator Karun Chandhok believes 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Lewis Hamilton is still capable of “magic” momen🧜ts in F1, even if he expects his qualifying struggles to continue at Ferrari.

Hamilton is gearing up for a historic season for Ferrari alongside 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Charles Leclerc in 2025.

The seven-time world champion made the shock decision to leave Merc🅘edes nearly 12 months ago.

The preceding season was♛ his most difficult to date, even though he ended his win drought at the British Grand Prix.

Givꦍen Hamilton’s reputation and Ferrari’s significant improvement in 2024, expectations are high ahead of the new season.

Speakiꦰng on the , Chandhok discussed what he expects from Hamilton in 2025, tipping him to “bring newಌ energy.”

“They are there. They are in the fight,” Chandhok said. “Ferrari h✱ave made good steps towards the end of the year. Lewis will bring new energy to the whole thing.”

“The magic is still there” for Hamilton

Chandhok is adamant Hamilton i🌠s still capable of winning a record-breaking eigh🍎th F1 world title.

Hamilton was close to winning his eigওhth in 2021, losing out in a controversial Abu Dhabi finale.

Since then, Hamilton and Mercedes have had a tough t👍ime.

With Hamilton growing frustrated🥂 about Mercedes’ form and the team not listening 📖to his feedback, he took the decision to join Ferrari for 2025.

Hamilton described the move as fulfillᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚing a childhood dream, while it probably will give him a better chance of winning another title.

While Chandhok doubts Hamilton will be able to regularly beat 🍸Leclerc in qualifying, his race day performances are still special enough to succeed at Ferrari.

“I♓ don’t think🐎 so,” Chandhok replied when asked if Lewis is a “spent force”.

“Is Lewis as fast in♛ qualifying as he used to be? No. Is he going to be as fast as Charles Leclerc in qualifying? Probabl🐼y not," he added. "Is Lewis still capable of winning an eighth world championship if the car is capable?

“Yes. The British GP… if I had to pick my highlight of the year was that. Five drivers could have won that🌊 race. Lewis’🎶 final stint - there was a magic that only a Lewis or a Max or a Fernando have that extra bit of magic to deliver that sort of performance. You saw it in Abu Dhabi.

“Quဣalifying was a mess but the race he drove. The magic is still there on a Sunday. He’s still there.”

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