Lewis Hamilton claps back at critics after Monaco Grand Prix super show: 'I still have it'

Lewis Hamilton claps back at critics after Monaco Grand Prix, delivering a standout performance that reinforced his title contention. Hamilton finished second to Kimi Antonelli, who claimed his fifth straight win, and matched his own second place in consecutive weekends. The 41‑year‑old Hamilton has moved into second in the drivers’ standings, his best position since the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and demonstrated pace by beating teammate Leclerc to line up on the second row after adjustments to the front wing during the session.

After the race, Hamilton insisted he still has the speed to compete with the sport’s young talents, crediting improvements in balance and team effort. He explained that during Thursday practice he lacked front‑end grip and had to remove about ten holes from the front wing to achieve a more stable balance, which helped him in Q3. The Monaco result widened his lead over Leclerc to about 15 points and underscored Ferrari’s challenge this season as it unfolds.