Martin Brundle observed a more cheerful Lewis Hamilton during the Italian Grand Prix, where Hamilton seemed rejuvenated by the enthusiastic support of Ferrari fans at Monza. Despite a challenging debut season with Ferrari, highlighted only by a victory in the Chinese Grand Prix, Hamilton struggled to adapt to the new team and car.
Following a disappointing Hungarian Grand Prix, where Hamilton criticized his performance, he displayed a positive attitude after the summer break, notably at Monza. Overcoming a grid penalty from the previous race, Hamilton drove from 10th to finish sixth, fueled by the energy of the passionate Tifosi.
According to Sky Sports pundit Brundle, Hamilton has recently undergone a mindset shift, leading to a newfound enjoyment of racing. Despite improvements, Hamilton still feels uncomfortable with his Ferrari, admitting at Monza that the driving style required is unfamiliar to him.
While Hamilton continues to adjust, Formula 1 fans can now access live coverage of all events through Sky’s Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle, offering over 100 TV channels and free subscriptions to Netflix and Discovery+. Hamilton expressed the challenges of adapting to the new car but remains focused on gaining confidence and improving his performance throughout the races.