The title fight between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen caught the attention of everyone around the world. Both have been fighting each other since the start of the season and it’s hard to separate them. It quickly became difficult for their passengers to determine a winner.
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Charles Leclerc and Esteban Ocon also named their preferred winners. But they were both too divided in their decisions, with Leclerc choosing Max and Ocon choosing Lewis.
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Feels like Max Verstappen is leaving the field as the winner: Charles Leclerc
As reported by Motorsport-magazin.com, the Ferrari driver chose Verstappen as his eventual winner. He said that Verstappen and Red Bull have been quick all year but also mentioned that Hamilton has more experience.
“It feels like Max is leaving the field as the winner. He was faster than Lewis in more races. But Lewis is extremely constant and always on. That’s going to be close, ”said Leclerc.
Formula 1 F1 – Monaco Grand Prix – Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco – May 22, 2021, Red Bulls Max Verstappen and Ferraris Charles Leclerc after the qualifying pool via REUTERS / Sebastien Nogier
But Esteban Ocon countered the Monegasken and chose Hamilton. Ocon’s choice is not surprising as the Frenchman is a young Mercedes driver.
“Red Bull and Max were often faster, yes, but I think Mercedes and Lewis can turn things around,” said Ocon.
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I just hope that it will be decided on the track: Raikkonen
Kimi Raikkonen and George Russell also gave their favorites in the drivers’ standings. While the Williams driver leaned toward the Mercedes driver, Kimi hopes that the title will be decided on the track.
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Formula 1 F1 – Great Britain Grand Prix – Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Great Britain – July 18, 2021, Mercedes Lewis Hamilton and Red Bull Max Verstappen before the race pool via REUTERS / Lars Baron
“Red Bull and Max are very quick. But I think the recent experience will help Lewis, ”said George. Kimi didn’t actually pick a winner, but gave the most practical answer to the question.
“Who has the most points. I just hope it will be decided on the track, not deficiencies. It would be boring to already know! ”Said Raikkonen.
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Hamilton leads Verstappen by two points ahead of the Turkish Grand Prix. With only seven races left in 2021, it looks like the winner will be determined in the final race of the season.
Who will win the Lewis or Max title? Let us know.
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