Lewis Hamilton receives staggering backing as eighth world title belief intensifies

A RacingNews365 poll found that 68.45% of readers believe Lewis Hamilton is a genuine contender for an eighth F1 world championship in 2026. Hamilton, driving for Ferrari, sits second in the drivers' standings with 115 points after winning the Spanish Grand Prix, leaving him 41 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli. The 41-year-old's victory in Spain ended a lengthy winless streak and has reignited belief in his title prospects with much of the 24-race season still remaining.