Since introducing𒁏 their significant upgrade package at the Monaco Grand Prix, Hamilton has out-qualified and out-raced his younger teammate.

Last time out in Barcelona, Mercedes picked up their best result of F1 2023 with a double-podium finish.

Hamilton currently sits 22 points clear o🦂f Russell in the drivers’ championship after seven rounds.

With Mercedes adjusting their car concept, Schuma▨cher believes Hamilton has adaptᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚed better, resulting in a change of confidence.

“Lewi♛s Hamilton seems to be𒊎 getting along with the new concept a little better than George Russell and also seemed extremely happy,” Schumacher said.

“He seems very relieved𝔉 and sees light on the horizon again that he can soon win another race and maybe still have the chance to win his eighth world title at some point.

“I felt the optimism had left hi꧅m for a 🌠while. Now it’s back.”

Schumacher also pointed out that Mercede♑s’ development route is more conventional, rather than just being a Red Bull copy.

“Mercedes followed the competition with its concept,” he added. “They haven’t copied the Red Bull concept, but went in that direction 🗹with the ide🐷a.

“They have gone back to t🌜he classic sidepods and have a new floor - in other wo𒐪rds, completely new aerodynamics. They also changed the front suspension.

“Overall, they’ve gone back to the old way.”