Fans are convinced Lewis Hamilton is going to win the 2025 World Championship after seeing what he did during the opening days of F1 testing.
The new Formula 1 season is just weeks away and the teams have had the first chance to test out their new machinery at the three-day test in Bahrain.
Last year's constructors champions McLaren set the pace on day one as Lando Norris clocked the quickest time of the day with a 1:30.438 which was followed by George Russell (2nd), and Max Verstappen (3rd).
Charles Leclerc was the leader of the two Ferraris, with Lewis Hamilton one second slower than his new teammate.
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However, Hamilton has since gone fastest of anyone during the morning session on day two - beating Norris' best lap from yesterday by over a second.
Despite Hamilton's and Ferrari's pace a definite cause for optimism, what the 40-year-old did off the track has caught the attention of fans.
Ahead of the second day of testing, Hamilton was the first driver to arrive on track, after being the last driver to leave yesterday.
Hamilton was clocked leaving the circuit after 10 pm local time last night, which is over eight hours after his track time concluded.
Following this revelation, alongside Hamilton's improved pace on day two, fans have become convinced Hamilton has what it takes to win the title this season.
One fan wrote on Reddit: "Lewis is feeling 22 again. Can’t wait for hammer time."
Another added: He’s hungry. If he has a good car he can 100% get the 8th this year."
A third commented: "Training to get the first win with Ferrari on debut, I see it."
A fourth fan added: "The mentality of the 2025 World Champion."
Hamilton needs one more world championship to surpass Michael Schumacher and become the outright record holder, and the Ferrari driver hasn't hidden his ambition to do so.
Topics: Formula 1, Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, Ferrari, Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc
Tom Jenkins