Mercedes Shocks F1 World with Sensational Comeback as Lewis Hamilton Faces Regret Over Ferrari Move
In a jaw-dropping turn of events at the Canadian Grand Prix, the Mercedes F1 team has staged a remarkable comeback, propelling themselves to second place in the constructors’ championship. This unexpected rise has sparked intense speculation over whether Lewis Hamilton is now ruing his decision to depart from the team.
Under the leadership of Toto Wolff, Mercedes’ new driver lineup achieved a spectacular double podium finish at the recent race. George Russell clinched his first victory of the 2025 season in Montreal, while Kimi Antonelli made history as the third-youngest podium finisher in F1.
The resurgence of Mercedes has seen them surpass Ferrari in the constructors’ standings, leaving the Maranello-based team grappling with the harsh reality of regressing since 2024. Ferrari, who narrowly missed out on the constructors’ title by 14 points last season, now find themselves a staggering 189 points adrift of McLaren in 2025.
The disappointing outcome for Hamilton at the Canadian GP, where he could only manage a distant sixth-place finish, has further fueled speculation. Hamilton now trails his teammate Charles Leclerc by 25 points in the drivers’ standings, with the added blow of 18-year-old Antonelli closing in on the seven-time world champion.
Meanwhile, a dramatic late collision between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris has shifted the dynamics of the championship battle. Piastri now leads Norris by 22 points, with Max Verstappen narrowing the gap to the frontrunners after securing second place in the recent race.
The removal of the fastest lap point for the 2025 season marks a significant rule change aimed at eliminating strategic pit stops solely for claiming this bonus point. This alteration comes after instances like Daniel Ricciardo’s strategic move in the previous season’s Singapore GP, where he secured the fastest lap on the final lap to disrupt the championship standings.
As the F1 landscape continues to evolve, with Mercedes making a sensational resurgence and Hamilton facing potential regrets over his Ferrari move, the 2025 season promises to deliver more twists and turns as the battle for supremacy intensifies.