Lewis Hamilton has not managed to win a Grand Prix for almost two years, but the seven-time world champion could well end the 2023 season second in the final standings. With five races to go, the Mercedes driver is 30 points behind Sergio Perez, who appears to be in a form crisis. That Hamilton is so close to the Mexican with his excellent Red Bull earns him nothing but praise from his compatriot and ex-F1 driver Jolyon Palmer.