The Formula 1 career of Lewis Hamilton faced immense psychological hurdles following the dramatic conclusion of the 2021 championship battle. However, a remarkable mental recovery has successfully propelled the British star back to the absolute peak of competitive form with Scuderia Ferrari.
Former world champion Damon Hill believes his compatriot has managed to completely rebuild himself after enduring years of heartbreak. The controversial finale in Abu Dhabi left lingering scars, which were further compounded by Mercedes' prolonged performance slump and a difficult adaptation phase following his high-profile switch to Maranello.
Defying numerous critics who predicted an inevitable decline, the veteran racer has bounced back spectacularly. He has already secured both his maiden grand prix victory and pole position in red, currently holding the upper hand against his team-mate in the drivers' standings.
"I think there's a gravitas that Lewis has. I mean, don't forget what he was like last year. He was crushed," Hill told Sky Sports’ The F1 Show, highlighting the sheer resilience required to overcome such profound sporting trauma.
"He's been crushed since Abu Dhabi, in effect, you know, in 2021. He's been fighting his way back. He's performed incredibly well this year, much better than I thought, considering I thought it was going to be very difficult, but he's rebuilt himself," the 1996 champion continued.
Meanwhile, internal team dynamics at Maranello have drawn critical evaluation regarding championship strategy. Hill emphasized that Ferrari must establish clear hierarchy and resolve internal factionalism if they intend to mount a sustained title challenge against dominant forces on the grid.
"And I think we need to settle this in the team because there's a political problem in that team. For me, it seems like there's factions within the team that are shooting for one side or the other," Hill concluded, stressing the need for unified team backing behind their star driver alongside Charles Leclerc.
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