According to Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton is one of the greatest drivers of all time
Max Verstappen sees Lewis Hamilton coming back into the title race this year, if his car allows him to. Let's not forget about other drivers who would be able to challenge him for the title.
2021, the year of Max Verstappen’s first title, was the scene of an epic battle against Lewis Hamilton. 2022 did not offer the second chapter of this confrontation, and it was a season of undisputed dominance by the Dutchman with a record of 15 victories accumulated throughout the season.
Lewis Hamilton, on the other hand, had a particularly difficult season, with no victories for the first time since his debut in F1 throughout the 2022 campaign. The driver of the number 33 believes that the seven-time world champion, while not the only one, can make a comeback in the race this season.
“Well, he has been one of the greatest drivers of all time in the sport, so if he has the car to do it, he can once again fight for the title,” stated Verstappen.
« But it’s the same for George [Russell], and it’s the same for Charles [Leclerc], it’s the same for Lando [Norris]. If you give them a car capable of winning a championship, they can do it. »
But it’s also when you have the car, the pressure comes. You can’t afford mistakes or at least you can’t afford big mistakes, but it’s a different level of pressure that you have. But I am convinced that once these guys get into a role like that, anything is possible. They have the talent to do it.
I don’t know if we will be good enough.
Max Verstappen will seek to obtain a third consecutive title this season. However, he does not yet know where the RB19 stands compared to its competitors.
Well, my favorite number is definitely number three. Of course, you always strive to reach it, but I don’t know if we will be good enough,” he admitted. “Of course, as a team, we believe in it, we are very motivated, we are coming off a strong year and we are working hard to try to achieve it.”
(e) Everyone at the factory worked tirelessly all winter, and once I returned from my vacation, I also worked tirelessly to try to be in the best shape possible. And once you get back in the car, you know it’s time to go and you have to be up to the task.
