Jenson Button credits Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari success to new car design
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 5:10 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Jenson Button points to the current Formula 1 car designs as a key factor in Lewis Hamilton's resurgence this season. Hamilton secured several podium finishes, including his first win with Ferrari at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. Button acknowledges Hamilton's improved comfort within the team but emphasizes the new regulations align better with Hamilton's driving style. The former champion notes that this is a significant shift compared to the last few years of Hamilton's career.
- •Hamilton has achieved three podium finishes this season.
- •He won his first race with Ferrari at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
- •Button highlights improved car design as a reason for Hamilton's resurgence.
- •Hamilton is adjusting better to his new team dynamics this season.
- •This marks a turnaround after struggles in his first year with Ferrari.
- 5:10 PMYahoo Sports — Jenson Button identifies key reason behind Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari resurgence
- 5:10 PMMotorsport.com — Jenson Button identifies key reason behind Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari resurgence
"Jenson Button has argued that Lewis Hamilton's return to form is primarily down to the latest generation of Formula 1 machinery suiting his driving style, rather than simply settling into his new surroundings at Ferrari. The seven-time champion has bounced back this season. He secured his first grand prix podium finish as a Ferrari driver with third place at the Chinese Grand Prix. He went ...Keep reading
"Jenson Button believes Lewis Hamilton’s return to form is largely due to the latest Formula 1 cars better suiting his driving style.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 5:10 PMJenson Button identifies key reason behind Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari resurgence
Jenson Button believes Lewis Hamilton’s return to form is largely due to the latest Formula 1 cars better suiting his driving style.
- Motorsport.comJul 10, 2026, 5:10 PMJenson Button identifies key reason behind Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari resurgence
Jenson Button has argued that Lewis Hamilton's return to form is primarily down to the latest generation of Formula 1 machinery suiting his driving style, rather than simply settling into his new surroundings at Ferrari. The seven-time champion has bounced back this season. He secured his first grand prix podium finish as a Ferrari driver with third place at the Chinese Grand Prix. He went ...Keep reading
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