F1 News Today: Lewis Hamilton 'back to his best' as Mercedes chief delivers Ferrari warning

Lewis Hamilton grinning at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix — Photo: © IMAGO

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F1 News Today: Lewis Hamilton 'back to his best' as Mercedes chief delivers Ferrari warning

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Dan Ripley Global Editor

Professional F1 journalist and analyst

Wednesday 13 May 2026 16:26

One of Lewis Hamilton's most bitter rivals in his Formula 1 career believes the seven-time world champion is now back to his best.

Hamilton had a difficult start at Ferrari in 2025, but after landing his first podium at the Chinese Grand Prix appears to be finding form this term.

There is now hope that the match made in F1 heaven which saw the 41-year-old announce his blockbusting move to Maranello in early 2024, is finally about to bear fruit.

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Lewis Hamilton shocks fans with surprise store appearance

Lewis Hamilton has used the F1 break between the Miami and Canadian Grands Prix to surprise fans with a store appearance.

The seven-time champion has made his name synonymous with luxury fashion brands, whether it was his long-standing relationship with Tommy Hilfiger, to pastures new with Dior and lululemon.

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Adrian Newey set for another Aston Martin headache after FIA decision

The latest changes to the F1 rules proposed by the FIA could intensify the headache already plaguing Aston Martin and their chief designer Adrian Newey.

Following the Miami Grand Prix, proposals for further evolutionary changes to the 2026 regulations were agreed in principle between the FIA, team bosses, power unit manufacturer representatives and Formula One Management, in response to driver complaints over the new cars at the start of the ruleset.

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Toto Wolff gives Ferrari warning to Kimi Antonelli as Italy swoons over talented teenager

Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff has issued a warning about the impact of Kimi Antonelli's rise on Italian F1 fans.

Antonelli has won three grands prix in a row, and is the youngest leader of the world championship ever, at just 19 years of age.

Now, for the first time in living memory, Italy has a driver with the talent and car capable of challenging for a world title. And the country is going crazy.

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George Russell facing Canadian Grand Prix 'crisis' at Mercedes

Mercedes F1 star George Russell is at risk of coming away from this year's Canadian Grand Prix and being immediately confronted with a career crisis.

The 28-year-old started the new regulations era off on strong form, taking an early lead in the drivers' standings and helping Mercedes to assert their dominance at the top of the constructors' championship.

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George Russell needs to get his title bid back on track.

Ex-F1 boss reveals Niki Lauda decision led to abrupt sacking

A former F1 team principal has shed light on how one immediate decision from legendary racer Niki Lauda indirectly led to his own premature sacking.

During his time in F1, Lauda picked up three drivers' championships and survived a near-fatal crash at the 1976 German Grand Prix, which took place on the infamous Nurburgring Nordschleife.

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Fernando Alonso receives help from Monaco locals after $10m supercar mishap

Two-time F1 world champion Fernando Alonso has had to be helped out by locals near his home in Monaco, after trouble with his new $10million supercar.

Like many F1 drivers, Alonso lives in Monaco, the tax-free haven that is often the chosen home for the super rich.

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