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Lewis Hamilton has not been in title contention since the controversial 2021 season.
Former F1 driver Johnny Herbert believes Lewis Hamilton has the potential to win an unprecedented eight world championships, despite not being in title contention since the 2022 regulations were introduced. Hamilton is set to join Ferrari next season, partnering with Charles Leclerc in a competitive team. Mercedes, except for a few victories in recent seasons, has struggled to adapt to the current regulations and is currently behind in performance. On the contrary, Ferrari is on the rise and expected to be a title contender next year, benefiting from strong backing for the new power unit regulations in 2026. Herbert is confident in Hamilton’s ability to perform at Ferrari and thrive under the positive influence of his relationship with Team Principal Fred Vasseur and the challenge of competing alongside Leclerc.
