HOW F1’S 2026 REVOLUTION COULD REIGNITE LEWIS HAMILTON’S LEGACY

When you dig through the Formula 1 archives, you quickly realize how rare it has been for Lewis to go through a season without stacking up multiple victories. Throughout his career, even in seasons where he didn’t win the championship, his ability to grab wins was unmatched. Back in 2013, his debut year with Mercedes after leaving McLaren, he managed just one win — yet that lone triumph already hinted at the storm to come. Fast forward to 2021, the season remembered most for the controversial Abu Dhabi finale. Lewis lost the title in heartbreaking fashion to Max Verstappen, but even then, he collected eight wins. For most drivers, that would be a career-defining season. For Lewis, it was a disappointment. That’s the level of greatness he has set. Then came 2022, and with it, Formula 1’s new ground effect regulations. These cars, built to reduce dirty air and improve racing, transformed the sport. But for Lewis, they marked the beginning of his toughest era. The Ground Effect Struggle T...