Tyquendo Tracey believes Lewis Hamilton could transfer his high-speed car control to bobsleigh, and Hamilton’s renewed confidence with Ferrari suggests stronger early-season F1 form. Punters might back Hamilton for early podium finishes or season-start points props, while novelty markets could see interest in celebrity or cross-discipline Winter Olympic entries.
Hamilton tipped to excel in bobsleigh as focus sharpens on Ferrari comeback
Lewis Hamilton has been backed to thrive in bobsleigh by Jamaican pilot Tyquendo Tracey, who says the seven-time world champion’s eye for high-speed corners would suit the icy sport. Hamilton has previously admitted bobsledding is the Winter Olympic discipline he would try if he ever left Formula 1.
Tracey’s verdict: speed awareness translates to the ice
Tracey, captaining the Jamaican bobsleigh squad, argued that Hamilton’s experience negotiating corners at extreme speed gives him an advantage when steering a sled. “When you see people like Lewis Hamilton going around curves at 200–250 miles an hour, he’s going to have the eye for it to be able to manoeuvre a sled,” Tracey said, predicting Hamilton would “do very well” as a pilot.
Olympic dream and Grenadian roots
Hamilton has said the Disney film Cool Runnings inspired him, and he’s previously suggested forming a Grenada-based bobsleigh crew with friends if he pursued a Winter Games project. His Caribbean heritage is a recurring personal touch to his off-track ambitions.
Back in Bahrain: pre-season testing and a stronger bond with the 2026 Ferrari
While plaudits arrive from the world of bobsleigh, Hamilton’s immediate priority is on-track in Bahrain as Ferrari conducts pre-season testing. After a challenging previous campaign, he’s been working with new engineer Carlo Santi and says he feels more connected to the 2026 car.
Rebuilding, refocusing and on-track confidence
Hamilton described a winter of rebuilding and refocusing, saying he feels in the best place mentally and physically in a long time. He noted that, unlike last year’s car, he has been heavily involved in simulator work over the past months, leaving a bit of his “DNA” in the new car and increasing his confidence heading into the season.
What this means for bettors and season forecasts
Hamilton’s renewed confidence and hands-on involvement with Ferrari’s new package could alter early-season odds.
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Bookmakers and punters may favour Hamilton for early podiums, strong points hauls, or improved finishing positions compared with last season, while offbeat novelty markets could see short-term spikes around celebrity or cross-discipline Winter Olympic entries.
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