Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen should not be classed as a better driver than Lewis Hamilton despite his latest record-breaking victory, according to Express Sport readers. A poll with nearly 20,000 entries from our dedicated readers has revealed which of the drivers can be considered the fastest on the grid – and there is a clear majority of fans who believe the Mercedes star can still stake his claim as the best driver in the sport .
We asked readers to determine whether Verstappen is better than Hamilton after breaking the record for most wins in a single F1 season. However, according to those who participated in the survey, 56 per cent of fans believe Hamilton is a better driver than Verstappen – even after the Dutchman secured his record 14th win in 2022.
The 25-year-old has been in phenomenal form this season and is ending the campaign on a strong note with five consecutive race wins, having also won eight of the last nine races. Only Sergio Perez managed to stop him when his Red Bull team-mate triumphed in Singapore.
He now has two world titles to his name, putting him in the same esteemed company as Fernando Alonso and Mika Hakkinen as drivers who have won the coveted Drivers’ Championship on two occasions.
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Hamilton famously claimed victory at the Brazilian Grand Prix last year as he and Verstappen fought a close battle at Interlagos, having started 10th on the grid. The 2020 champion has won at the circuit three times before – in 2016, 2018 and 2021 – so he will be confident about ending the longest streak of his career without a win.
Mercedes star Hamilton missed his chance to claim his first victory of the season at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin after leading for the majority of the race.
He was then handed a golden opportunity to finish on top of the podium after a long pit stop from Verstappen saw him tumble down the order.
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