F1 Rookie Reveals What Makes Lewis Hamilton So Dangerous on Sundays

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F1 Rookie Reveals What Makes Lewis Hamilton So Dangerous on Sundays originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Few drivers have left a deeper imprint on F1 than Lewis Hamilton and rising star Isack Hadjar just spelled out exactly why.
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Speaking candidly about the seven-time world champion, Hadjar praised Hamilton's race-day mastery, calling it the most impressive part of his game. 'For me, it's all about his race pace,' Hadjar said. 'Like how he can start from the very back and end up racing George, you know?'
Referring to Hamilton's comeback drives in the 2024 season and consistency under pressure, Hadjar pointed how Hamilton regularly turns difficult grid positions into podium fights, often battling his teammates like George Russell even after starting near the back.
'It's this race pace advantage he had on his teammates when he was with Valtteri [Bottas] as well,' he added.
Lewis Hamilton during previews ahead of the Monaco GP.What truly separates Hamilton, according to the 19-year-old French rookie, is his approach in traffic. 'When he was in the pack, he was always having this different approach, different lines… avoiding dirty air,' Hadjar explained. 'If there's like this train of DRS cars and everyone is six tenths apart, he would have three tenths to the car ahead.'
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In Hadjar's words, Hamilton's 'Sunday drive is mighty,' a testament to his adaptability, tire management, and instinctive racecraft honed over nearly two decades at the pinnacle of motorsport.
As Hadjar finds his footing in F1, the influence of a living legend like Hamilton clearly looms large. And with quotes like these, it's obvious the next generation is still learning from the master.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 18, 2025, where it first appeared.