Hamilton 'feels like I'm reminding people who I am'

Hamilton 'feels like I'm reminding people who I am'Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Lewis Hamilton is now level with Ayrton Senna with eight podiums in Monaco ByAndrew BensonF1 Correspondent in MonacoPublished47 minutes ago26 CommentsLewis Hamilton says he "feels like I'm having to remind people who I am" after finishing second in the Monaco Grand Prix.The seven-time champion is back on form this year after a difficult debut season with Ferrari in 2025 when he several times made public statements doubting himself.After finishing behind Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli for his second consecutive second place, Hamilton said: "My fans last year were telling me to remind me of who I am, and now I'm having to show up each weekend and try to do that."And I think it's great to see that it's that rejuvenated love in the team, and their belief also in me, and to see them hire me and everything, so I'm very happy."At various times last year, Hamilton suggested Ferrari needed to find another driver, and said he was not looking forward to this season.But his performances have turned around in 2026, for which F1 introduced a new aerodynamic rules philosophy that has led to cars much more suited to Hamilton's driving style.Antonelli wins Monaco from Hamilton after dramatic endingPublished1 hour agoAndrew Benson Q&A: Send us your questionsPublished2 days agoHamilton paid tribute to Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur, who was critical in signing the Briton for Ferrari early in 2024, for his backing."Fred has been awesome in supporting me," he said. "Last year was a really, really tough year for us, and begging him for certain changes (in the team and car), and he pulled through, and he did those, and now I'm seeing the fruits of that, and I'm able to finally deliver for them."Hamilton's result, combined with a difficult race for Mercedes' George Russell, moved...