Lewis Hamilton hits back at 'the BS coming out of people's mouths'

Lewis Hamilton has addressed his "change of attitude", which is protecting him from "the BS that surrounds" being an F1 driver.

The seven-time drivers' champion has been a revitalised character this season, bringing a renewed positivity to the paddock.

Re-energised, Hamilton's new outlook has been buoyed by Ferrari's strong start to the campaign, with the British driver picking up his first podium finish for the Scuderia last time out at the Chinese Grand Prix.

Last year, the 41-year-old regularly appeared dejected, particularly when speaking with the press. It is something that was in large part due to his difficult start to life with the Italian team, which proved far more challenging than initially anticipated.

In his despondency, he questioned his own ability on multiple occasions, but he has sent a firm message in the opening stages of the new campaign, stating how that person is gone and will not be returning.

Now, ahead of the weekend at Suzuka, he has shared how he is not letting the noise get in the way, as was often the case in 2025.

When asked how much of a relief it is that he has been able to answer his own doubts about his abilities, Hamilton sent another pertinent message.

"I personally don't find it a relief," the 105-time grand prix winner replied to media, including RacingNews365.

"I think it's just a change of attitude, and just not letting all the BS that surrounds and coming out of people's mouths get in the way of knowing who I am and what I'm able to do.

"And, hopefully, you saw that in the last two races, but particularly the last race. And I'll continue to try to show up and show that for the rest of the year.

"I've not lost what I've had, and regardless if some of you or people will ride that, I'll continue to show up."

Setting himself apart

In Shanghai, Hamilton spoke about the intense training regime he has committed to since Christmas Day, and how he must now place a premium on recovery due to his age.

"I'm training harder than ever," he reiterated on media day at the Japanese Grand Prix. "I was in Tokyo between this race and the last race; I ran like 100 kilometres.

"I know that none of the drivers I'm racing against have trained as hard as I am and given it what I am, especially at my age as well."

"And I love that I still have that drive to push myself."

Highlighting the difference between his approach and that of his rivals, he underscored his dedication to winning with Ferrari and a record-breaking eighth F1 drivers' championship.

"I was at the hotel, and several drivers walked in, and I had finished my runs, and I know they were just getting up," he added with a grin.

"So the commitment is there more than ever. And I dedicate absolutely everything I have to this challenge, and to the target that I have."