Tom CaryUpdated Jun 15, 2026 – 10.04am, first published at 10.02amBarcelona | An emotional Lewis Hamilton admitted following his maiden grand prix victory for Ferrari that there were days last year when he wondered whether he had “lost it” because of his age, adding that he was “only human” and that criticism of his driving had “penetrated deeply”.But the 41-year-old insisted that he had “never stopped believing in himself” as he joined this year’s title race, sticking two fingers up at his doubters in the process.The Telegraph LondonSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
‘I never doubted myself’: Lewis Hamilton hits out at critics
His first grand prix victory in 686 days capped a wonderful day for British motorsport, with drivers from the UK locking out the podium for the first time since 1968.
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