Alonso and Russell back Hamilton to bounce back

Lewis Hamilton's challenging start at Ferrari has garnered support from former teammates George Russell and Fernando Alonso. Following a difficult period, which included Hamilton's "heat of the moment" comments after Hungary suggesting Ferrari needed a driver change, both Russell and Alonso expressed confidence in the seven-time champion. Russell acknowledged the difficulty for any driver not performing to their potential, but affirmed Hamilton as a "fighter." Alonso, drawing on his experience as both a McLaren rival and former Ferrari driver, asserted that Hamilton "doesn't need to prove anything" and will "figure out sooner or later to be at the top pace," highlighting the enduring respect for the Hamilton-Ferrari combination.