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Lewis Hamilton Receives Strong Backing For Eighth Championship Title Ahead of Miami GP
TL;DR
Martin Brundle believes Lewis Hamilton can win his eighth F1 championship, a feat no driver has achieved. This confidence comes after observing Hamilton's performance with the new car regulations and Ferrari's competitive edge this season.
Key points
- Martin Brundle supports Hamilton's bid for an eighth championship.
- Hamilton lost his eighth title in a controversial 2021 finale.
- New car regulations in 2026 favor Hamilton's driving style.
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Former driver and Sky Sports F1 presenter Martin Brundle has said that Lewis Hamilton is capable of winning an eighth world championship title, which no driver has ever secured before. He says this confidently after witnessing Ferrari’s performance in the first three rounds of the 2026 season and noticing how Hamilton likes this car under the sport’s new regulations.
Hamilton lost out on his eighth world championship title in 2021 in a tight battle with Max Verstappen, which lasted until the last lap of the season finale in Abu Dhabi. While Verstappen’s victory was reportedly controversial in nature, Hamilton’s championship count paused at seven, equaling F1 legend Michael Schumacher’s record.
However, the cars in F1’s ground effect era from 2022 to 2025 did not suit Hamilton’s driving style to the extent that he struggled to win races, let alone win a championship. Now, with new cars this year that feature a 50-50 split between internal combustion and electric power, they definitely seem to work well for the Briton, as he secured his first podium finish with Ferrari last month, securing a P3 in China.
This is also because Ferrari developed a competitive car this season, just enough to secure a podium, but not enough to win a race because Mercedes dominated all three races.
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Q&A
What did Martin Brundle say about Lewis Hamilton's championship chances?
Martin Brundle stated that Lewis Hamilton is capable of winning an eighth world championship title, especially after seeing his performance with the new car regulations.
How did Lewis Hamilton perform in the early races of the 2026 F1 season?
Lewis Hamilton secured his first podium finish of the season with a P3 in China, indicating a positive adaptation to the new car regulations.
What factors contributed to Hamilton's struggles in previous seasons?
Hamilton struggled in the 2022 to 2025 seasons due to cars that did not suit his driving style, but the new regulations in 2026 have improved his performance.
