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“Now, do we believe that Lewis has suddenly lost all of his talent and is no longer a good driver?”
Ex-McLaren F1 mechanic Marc Priestley doesn’t believe Lewis Hamilton has “lost all of his talent” despite struggling in recent years, especially since the introduction of the ‘ground effect’ regulations in 2022. Hamilton has faced challenges and his form has deteriorated, even losing out to George Russell in his final year at Mercedes. Charles Leclerc has outperformed Hamilton in 2025, although the veteran driver has shown sparks of brilliance in sprint races. Priestley highlighted the difficulties Red Bull’s second drivers encounter alongside Max Verstappen, discussing the struggles faced by Hamilton and other top drivers. Meanwhile, Ferrari faces a crucial weekend at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, where they are expected to introduce upgrades in their bid to improve a disappointing 2025 season, aiming to close the gap to McLaren in the constructors’ standings after a turbulent race weekend in Miami.
