Lewis Hamilton is watching his old team return to the top with Kimi Antonelli, who is very much fighting for his first F1 drivers’ title.
Lewis Hamilton noted the importance of the support network at Mercedes, led by Toto Wolff, in boosting Kimi Antonelli’s quest for his first F1 drivers’ title compared to Hamilton’s own championship fight in 2007. Despite being only 19 years old, Antonelli has taken the lead in the drivers’ standings with a remarkable start to his second F1 season, securing four consecutive victories in the first five rounds. With Antonelli emerging as the frontrunner for the title, many in the paddock and bookmakers have pegged him as the favorite, while George Russell trails behind. Hamilton, who narrowly missed out on the title to Kimi Räikkönen in his debut season, feels that the support system surrounding Antonelli at Mercedes surpasses what he had during his early career at McLaren, emphasizing the crucial role of guidance and stability in a title fight. Reflecting on his own experience in 2007, Hamilton acknowledges the differences in support between then and now but appreciates the intensity and challenges of his formative years in Formula 1.
