Is Lewis Hamilton really back to his best in F1 2026?

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Is Lewis Hamilton back to his best? That’s the question we ask in the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast.

Nelson Valkenburg and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to look at Hamilton’s start to the season, and decide what conclusions can be drawn about his strong start.

We tackle listener questions on the reasons for Hamilton’s past struggles, why he’s better suited to the current cars and his general demeanour.

The progress of team-mate Charles Leclerc and Ferrari heir apparent Ollie Bearman are also delved into, along with a look at some of the other drivers who have started well, or troublingly, under the new regulations.

00:00 Is Hamilton really back to his best?
21:47 Are the 2026 rules holding Leclerc back?
28:29 Will Bearman give Ferrari a dilemma?
37:36 Hadjar's start at Red Bull
41:33 Is Ocon on borrowed time at Haas?
45:53 Could Gasly get a top seat again?
48:23 Other driver storylines of note

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