Alvin's Formula One Blog

Formula 1 is often decided by the smallest details. A tenth of a second in a corner, a perfect strategy call, a better understanding between driver and engineer. For a driver like Lewis, who has spent more than a decade operating at the highest level of motorsport, the relationship with his race engineer is one of the most important pieces of the puzzle. After a difficult first season with Ferrari, Lewis appears to have found the missing link that can help him unlock his full potential in red. The seven-time Formula 1 World Champion believes a major change behind the scenes has played a huge role in improving his performances during the 2026 F1 season. That change has been the arrival of Carlo Santi as his race engineer. Lewis has described Santi as his “Italian Bono”, a reference to his legendary Mercedes race engineer Peter “Bono” Bonnington, who played a crucial role throughout Lewis’ record-breaking years with Mercedes. The comparison is a huge compliment. Bono was not just an ...

The aftermath of the Canadian Grand Prix revealed something fascinating inside Ferrari. It was not just the result itself that caught attention, but the vastly different reactions from Lewis and Charles Leclerc. For the first time since joining Ferrari, Lewis looked genuinely relaxed, confident, and optimistic. Meanwhile, Leclerc was left searching for answers after what he described as one of the most difficult weekends of his Formula 1 career. The contrast could not have been more striking. Leclerc admitted: "It's been one of, if not the, worst weekend of my career. I have work to do to get to Lewis's level on a day like this. I will look into the data. I've gone through difficult races [before] where you analyse after and you learn a lot." On the other side of the garage, Lewis sounded like a driver who had finally found his place. "The happiest day of my Ferrari days so far. I finally have the engineering team that I've been working towards. I think o...

For years, Formula 1 fans have heard the same conversation surrounding Lewis. Too old. Past his best. Ready for retirement. And yet, somehow, Lewis keeps proving people wrong. Now, in F1 2026, the debate has returned once again. But this time, Lewis has responded in the clearest possible way. He’s not thinking about retirement. Not even close. Instead, the Ferrari driver has delivered a defiant message to everyone questioning his future in Formula 1—and it’s exactly the kind of response longtime Lewis fans would expect. “I’m going to be here for quite some time, so get used to it.” That single sentence perfectly captures where Lewis is mentally right now. Focused. Motivated. Defiant. Still hungry for success. And honestly, after the start he’s made to F1 2026, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to argue against him. Lewis Refusing To Fade Away In Formula 1 The conversation around retirement in Formula 1 is relentless, especially when it comes to veteran drivers. Th...

Formula 1 is relentless. It doesn’t wait. It doesn’t forgive. And in F1 2026, it’s exposing every weakness, every missed opportunity, and every gap in performance. Right now, Lewis finds himself in a familiar but uncomfortable position—close enough to fight, but not quite close enough to win consistently. After the Miami Grand Prix, the picture is clear. Lewis is level in the standings with Lando Norris, but the real target sits further ahead. Kimi Antonelli is leading the championship, and Ferrari are chasing. For Lewis, that’s not good enough. Not yet. Because if there’s one thing we know about him in Formula 1, it’s this—he doesn’t race to participate. He races to win. A Season Of Mixed Momentum For Lewis And Ferrari The F1 2026 season has been a strange mix of promise and frustration for Lewis and Ferrari. There have been flashes of real pace, moments where everything clicks, and glimpses of a car capable of fighting at the very front. But there have also been weekend...

Formula 1 has a habit of writing off great drivers too early. It happened before, and now it’s happening again. But if you’ve been watching F1 2026 closely, you already know the truth—Lewis is not done. Not even close. In fact, there’s a growing belief inside the paddock that this could be the season where everything comes together again. Wins. Momentum. Maybe even that elusive eighth world title. And when someone like Martin Brundle says it out loud, you pay attention. A New Era That Finally Suits Lewis The biggest story of Formula 1 in 2026 isn’t just the new regulations—it’s how perfectly they seem to suit Lewis. After four difficult years in the ground-effect era, where the cars were heavy, unpredictable, and often uncomfortable to drive, Lewis never quite looked at ease. Yes, there were flashes of brilliance. Yes, he still delivered results. But it never truly felt like his kind of Formula 1. Now, that’s changed. The return to overbody aerodynamics, combine...

Formula 1 in 2026 isn’t just about speed anymore—it’s about energy, precision, and intelligence. And right now, one driver is showing exactly how to master this new era better than most: Lewis. As the F1 2026 season unfolds, the spotlight has been firmly on the new power unit regulations. The shift toward a near 50:50 split between combustion and electrical energy has transformed Formula 1 into something far more complex. And according to Juan Pablo Montoya, Ferrari may quietly hold one of the biggest advantages in this new world. Ferrari’s Secret Strength In F1 2026 While Mercedes are widely regarded as having the strongest overall power unit in Formula 1, there’s growing belief inside the paddock that Ferrari—and possibly Red Bull—have something just as important. Energy harvesting. Montoya has revealed that Ferrari may actually be better than Mercedes when it comes to recharging their battery systems. In a Formula 1 landscape where electrical energy plays a massive role in ...