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Lewis Hamilton ‘missing’ former F1 team-mate
Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton has expressed missing a former team-mate amid his struggles at Ferrari, following his move from Mercedes in 2025. Hamilton and current team-mate Charles Leclerc are facing growing frustration within the Scuderia team. Fellow champion Jacques Villeneuve noted a lack of team ‘chemistry’ since Hamilton’s arrival as a key issue at Ferrari. Despite the challenges, Hamilton hopes to rediscover the joy in racing, reflecting on his past experiences and team-mates. With news of ex-team-mate Valtteri Bottas returning to the grid with Cadillac in 2026, Hamilton praised Bottas’ talent, honesty, and humor, expressing his nostalgia for working with him. Bottas joins Sergio Perez at Cadillac, as the experienced duo aims to establish a competitive presence in F1 despite being the newest team on the grid.
