Lewis Hamilton did what many thought was impossible, namely to achieve Michael Schumacher’s seven world titles. However, Hamilton intends to hold his own record as he looks to win his eighth title this year.
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Lewis Hamilton has signed a two-year extension with the Brackley team that will keep him on the grid until the end of the 2023 season.
Hence, former McLaren mechanic Marc Priestley believes Lewis has a record in mind as he prepares to battle Red Bull’s Max Verstappen for the 2021 championship.
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Lewis Hamilton sets his own title record in Formula 1
On an F1 live podcast quoted by the Express, Priestley said, “It always looks more like” [the world title] goes to Max Verstappen. So will Lewis be satisfied with seven titles or will he eighth? I think he wants that record.
Formula 1 F1 – Styria Grand Prix – Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Styria, Austria – June 27, 2021 Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton after second place in the racing pool via REUTERS / Darko Vojinovic
“Lewis can say he doesn’t care about records, but I’ve worked with him and I know he doesn’t. Those records are in his head and I think he wants these, ”he concluded.
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Can Lewis regain the lead in the title race?
The Knight has only won three races so far this season, while arch-rival Verstappen has won five of them. As a result, Hamilton lost the lead in the drivers’ championship to Dutchman and is currently second.
Formula 1 F1 – Austrian Grand Prix – Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Styria, Austria – July 2, 2021 Mercedes Lewis Hamilton in training REUTERS / Leonhard Foeger
Verstappen has 182 points under his belt, while Hamilton only has 150; the 32-point gap that currently exists between the two is something Hamilton hopes to bridge. While Verstappen hopes to expand his lead and win his first Formula 1 title.
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The upcoming race is the British Grand Prix at the home race of Silverstone-Hamilton; he hopes to deliver for Mercedes by taking a win in front of a home crowd to bridge the gap to the Red Bull prodigy.
Do you think the number 44 driver will find a nose ahead of Verstappen and regain the lead in the championship and claim his eighth place? Let us know what you think in the comments below.
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