Lewis Hamilton has detailed why he feels he is back to his best in F1 this season after finally securing his first podium with Ferrari.
The seven-time F1 drivers' champion reached the rostrum with the Scuderia at the 26th time of asking, but looks a renewed force after a bitterly disappointing maiden campaign with the Italian team last year.
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Max Verstappen accused of 'throwing his toys out of the pram' over F1 rules
Max Verstappen has been criticised as a driver who "throws the toys out of the pram" following his consistent moaning over F1's new introductions.
The four-time F1 champion has been outspoken since first driving the latest Red Bull in pre-season testing, now powered by a 50-50 split of combustion and electrical energy.
READ MORE: Max Verstappen accused of 'throwing his toys out of the pram' over F1 rules
F1 urged to 'show the door' to Max Verstappen and Lando Norris for disrespect
Formula 1 has been urged to 'show the door' to champions Max Verstappen and Lando Norris over the disrespect they have shown the sport in recent weeks.
Red Bull driver Verstappen and McLaren's Norris have been amongst the most outspoken since the introduction of the new rules for this season, predominantly F1's shift towards greater electrification of the power unit.
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Isack Hadjar voices shock over dramatic mistake
Isack Hadjar has stated there was nothing he could have done to fix his dramatic spin at Turn 13 during the Chinese Grand Prix.
The Frenchman was demoted to the rear of the field on the opening lap after a mistake while battling Oliver Bearman saw him rotate 180 degrees through the high-speed final sector.
Toto Wolff raises Kimi Antonelli concern: 'It's really not good'
Toto Wolff has shared his apprehension over the way Kimi Antonelli's maiden grand prix victory will be viewed.
The Mercedes team principal is fearful over the "hype" it will generate in Italy, his driver's home nation, arguing that it is "really not good" so early in his F1 career.
READ MORE: Toto Wolff raises Kimi Antonelli concern: 'It's really not good'
Charles Leclerc delivers honest Lewis Hamilton assessment after 'tough' fight
Charles Leclerc has conceded to having fun with Lewis Hamilton during their sensational fight during the Chinese Grand Prix - but doubts those inside Ferrari would share the same view.
The Monégasque driver also signal his delight for Hamilton after the seven-time F1 champion secured his first top-three finish for the Scuderia in his 26th grand prix, finally ending his unwanted record.
READ MORE: Charles Leclerc delivers honest Lewis Hamilton assessment after 'tough' fight
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