Jacques Villeneuve Identifies Key Mindset Shift in Lewis Hamilton

F1 pundit Jacques Villeneuve theorizes that Lewis Hamilton underwent a significant mindset shift during the recent F1 summer break, citing the seven-time World Champion’s renewed positivity after Dutch Grand Prix qualifying as a prime example. This change could be crucial for his performance.Villeneuve suggests that nothing throws a driver off more than trying too hard to extract performance the car simply cannot deliver. Accepting this reality may have turned Hamilton’s season around.### The Mindset Shift Prior to the summer break, Hamilton was visibly frustrated, famously criticizing himself as “useless” after qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix and suggesting Ferrari replace him. Villeneuve described his demeanor then as “really strange,” hinting at underlying issues within Ferrari.However, Hamilton’s response to qualifying seventh at the Dutch Grand Prix was markedly different. He spoke of adopting a “slightly different approach” for the weekend, emphasizing a smoother experience despite the SF-25’s ongoing performance challenges. This newfound positivity sharply contrasts with his recent frustrations and even with his teammate Charles Leclerc, who expressed deep disappointment with his own performance and deemed Friday the