'Hamilton and Ferrari handed early backing to claim victory in Monaco'
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20:07, 30 May
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Samson Ero is a Formula 1 editor at GPblog with seven years’ experience in sports media. He covers key paddock developments, offering analysis on drivers, teams, and performance trends, with work featured on leading platforms.
While Lewis Hamilton appears to be warming to the idea of the Monaco Grand Prix as his first realistic chance to secure a victory in Ferrari colours, his optimism has been further boosted by predictions from GPblog readers.
The seven-time world champion had already hinted at a return to winning ways following his strong performance at the Canadian Grand Prix, where he produced a superb overtake on Max Verstappen to secure his second podium of the campaign. Those hopes have now been reinforced by a fan poll suggesting strong belief in his chances at Monte Carlo.
Hamilton backed to win in Monaco
In a GPblog poll asking, “Can Hamilton win in Monaco?”, 85% of respondents backed the Ferrari driver to return to the top step of the podium in Monte Carlo, while 15% remained uncertain.
Several fans also elaborated on their views in the comments section:
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“I'm really curious to see what the race will be like with these new smaller cars and battery power. I think a win for Ferrari is very possible here.”
Another supporter struck a cautiously optimistic tone, highlighting both Ferrari’s strengths and Monaco’s unique demands:
“Monaco hype is cute but we all know track position is king there. If Ferrari mess up quali or the pit wall snoozes, game over. Still, Lewis in that SF-26 looks hooked up in the slow stuff… just give him clean air and a clean stop and he’s got a shot. Power deficit won’t matter if he nails sectors.”
A third fan, however, pointed out the challenge posed by Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc:
“I guess 22 drivers want to win Monaco, so Lewis has a chance. But if a Ferrari is on pole, my guess would be Leclerc.”
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Hamilton backs himself for Monaco victory
Hamilton himself has also expressed confidence ahead of the race, suggesting Ferrari could be competitive if their power deficit is less decisive around the tight streets of Monaco. Speaking to media, including GPblog, after the Canadian Grand Prix, he said Ferrari are “in the fight” under the right conditions.
He explained: "I mean, that’s the one track where power is not king. I think it’s definitely about car performance. I think our car could be really strong there. I’m really going to focus on making sure I arrive with the same energy as I had this weekend, really study hard with the engineers to make sure we position the car in the right place from Practice 1.”
"If you take away the power deficit, we’re in the fight with these guys. But unfortunately, that’s not the way it is today. And I think in the moment I’m like, ‘I need more power somehow,’ because I’m able to hold on or keep up with them through the corners, and I can’t push the pedal any further. And you see them just eke out the straight, and you catch them back under braking, they eke it out on the straight. It’s really hard,” he concluded.
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Last season at the race in Monte Carlo, Hamilton took the chequered flag in fifth place. The last time the seven-time champion returned to victory lane on the street circuit was during the 2019 campaign, when he claimed victory ahead of Sebastian Vettel and then Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas.
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