Lewis Hamilton takes a sharp jab at F1 rivals before the Barcelona Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton fired back at his F1 critics by pointing out why they’ve never won a world championship—and why he’s won seven.
The 41-year-old is enjoying his best start to a season since 2021 and is currently second in the standings, just behind the leader, Kimi Antonelli. Hamilton has earned 90 points from the first six races, including three times on the podium.
This is the first time since the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix that Hamilton has been this high in the rankings. He’s feeling refreshed in his car, which he helped to develop. He played a big role in redesigning the steering wheel and pushed for changes in the braking system.
Hamilton hopes to keep up his strong performance at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix this weekend and prove the doubters wrong about whether he can still compete at the top level.
Talking about his great start, Hamilton said this year feels different and pointed to his seven world titles as proof he knows what it takes to win. “I’m fitter, healthier, and in a better place personally,” he told Sky Sports F1. “I’ve come in with a better attitude than last year, and I have no injuries.
“I’m driving a car I helped develop, instead of inheriting one like last year, and this new era is one I really prefer. It’s a mix of things. I’m just happy in life, and experience helps, too. Some people who haven’t won a championship might say things, but there’s a reason why I have seven titles—I know what it takes to win.
“I know what it takes for a team to win, and many people I work with have also won championships before. My main goal is to help them and myself get to where we believe we can and deserve to be.”
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