Max Verstappen has been the aggressor since the beginning of this season, while Lewis Hamilton has often played the patient game in the exciting title rivalry. However, the Dutchman’s aggression reached a climax at the Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia, where he had to push Hamilton off the track several times to defend his lead.
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And finally, after complicated discussions, Verstappen was awarded not only 2 time penalties for two different incidents, but also 2 penalty points.
As a result, Verstappen faced quite harsh criticism from fans and the media. In addition, many Verstappen have even classified it as the dirtiest driver in Formula 1. So are such claims even true? Definitely not!
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The 2011 incident that sparked Hamilton
We’d like to turn the calendar back to 2011, when Hamilton got caught up in a whirlpool of criticism and even had to apologize to a few drivers, including Felipe Massa, for the insults thrown at them.
This particular low point came at the Monaco GP. Of course, we all know the hatred that Hamilton was exposed to at the time and that only increased after that particular incident.
Formula 1 F1 Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia – Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – December 5, 2021 Red Bulls Max Verstappen in action with Mercedes Lewis Hamilton during the REUTERS / Ahmed Yosri race
So what did Hamilton do? Well, the 7-time world champion defended his aggressive driving style; He assumed that he drives aggressively because his car is inferior to the competition, and went on to say that it is the problem of “people” if they do not like his driving style.
How did Lewis Hamilton defend his driving style?
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During the 2011 Singapore Grand Prix, Hamilton defended his driving style amid serious criticism from fellow drivers and the media.
“I drive the way I drive. If people have a problem with that, that’s their problem, ”he said. “I think there is a balance… I never try to be aggressive in order to endanger anyone. I drive aggressively because my car is sometimes not fast enough and I have to push and be aggressive. “
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL – OCTOBER 18: Lewis Hamilton from Great Britain and McLaren Mercedes appear at the drivers press conference during previews before the Brazilian Formula 1 Grand Prix at the Autodromo Interlagos on October 18, 2007 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Mark Thompson / Getty Images)
Verstappen is on the same path as Hamilton by the way it looks; Aggression on the line leading to contentious incidents leading to hatred. So is the hatred absolutely necessary, considering that Verstappen is still young and developing as a racing driver? Let us hear from you.
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