Alvin's Formula One Blog

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...