Thierry Boutsen, former Formula 1 driver, pointed out a similar problem between Lewis Hamilton and George Russell.
Read more F1: FIA prepares changes to 2027 cars to limit aerodynamic gains
After a difficult year in 2025 with Ferrari, the Briton managed to turn things around this championship and has already achieved a win and five podiums, appearing second in the Drivers’ World Championship. Meanwhile, the Mercedes driver has faced a series of problems, hindering his attempt to pursue his first title.
“Lewis is Lewis, and he deserves to be at the top. He has been at the top his whole life, but he struggled last year. Lewis had the same problem as George last year… self-confidence, the car not performing well; the sum of all these details made the situation look bad, very bad, but Lewis is still Lewis,” he told F1.
Read more MotoGP announces 2027 season launch event in Rio de Janeiro
“As soon as the car improves, he gets the result, and he won the race in Barcelona. I was very happy for him,” he added.
Read more F1: Montoya points to psychological factor for Piastri’s current bad phase
