Lewis Hamilton declares that a Ferrari win feels closer than ever after a string of podiums. The seven‑time champion secured his first Ferrari podium in China, then finished second in both Canada and Monaco. These results lift him to second in the Drivers’ Championship, 66 points behind Kimi Antonelli.

Hamilton’s 66 points gap underscores the gap to the leader, who has captured every race of the season for Mercedes. Despite a shaky debut season with Ferrari, the 41‑year‑old says the team’s recent reliability and Fred Vasseur’s changes are paying off, allowing him to challenge the young Italian.

Antonelli, 19, thrives under Toto Wolff and former engineer Peter Bonnington, mirroring the environment that forged Hamilton’s titles. Hamilton notes the experience of sharing podiums with the youngest drivers rekindles memories of his 2007 days, fueling his drive to close the 66‑point deficit and prove Ferrari’s resurgence.

With Monaco’s second placing, Hamilton says a win is “couldn’t be closer,” yet acknowledges the 66‑point chasm that remains. The 105 victories legend remains determined to push Ferrari toward victory, proving that persistence can bridge gaps even when championship leaders dominate the season’s early races.