Hamilton Overcomes Difficult Ferrari Period, Praised by Berger

Lewis Hamilton is back fighting at the front this season, something former F1 driver Gerhard Berger is extremely pleased to see. After a torrid 2025 campaign with Ferrari, Hamilton sits second in the drivers' standings heading into the 2026 summer break.

Last year, the seven-time world champion failed to claim a single podium and was consistently slower than teammate Charles Leclerc. This season, however, he has secured one win and four further podiums, often outpacing Leclerc. The turnaround stems from a full winter with the team, influencing car development to suit his style, along with the new power unit regulations that have played into his hands.

Hamilton's exceptional energy management has also been a key factor in his resurgence. Berger, a respected veteran of the paddock, believes the 41-year-old has finally turned a corner.

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"In general, we are all so happy if we see a winning Ferrari," Gerhard Berger told the official F1 website. "Ferrari is Ferrari. I was very happy also for Lewis, because for Lewis, it's been very difficult. He came to Ferrari and wanted to repeat his success from the past. Suddenly, he found himself in a difficult situation from a technical side, but also from a team mate side – a very fast team mate. For Lewis, last year was very hard, but now it looks like he's coming out of the corner a bit."

Berger's comments come amid Hamilton's impressive form, proving he still has the class to compete at the highest level. The impact extends beyond his own performance, tightening the championship battle. With Hamilton and Leclerc now working in tandem, Ferrari has become a serious threat for the second half of the season.

Hamilton's revival also carries significant implications for his already legendary career. After a year of criticism, he has shown that age and pressure don't stop him. Observers are already speculating about a potential eighth title, something many had doubted. Reported by Racingnews365, Hamilton's performance this season demonstrates that adaptation takes time, and now he is reaping the rewards.