This year’s Formula 1 season is one of the most exciting seasons fans have seen in a while, thanks to Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. The two go wheel to wheel every race weekend, with the Briton aiming for an eighth record world championship. On the other hand, Verstappen is aiming for his first championship title.
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The Dutchman is currently leading the drivers’ standings, just 12 points ahead of arch rival Hamilton. And with only five races left this year, fans can look forward to a real treat.
Given the intensity of the title fight between the two title protagonists, the 2016 world champion, Nico Rosberg, has a hard time deciding who to cheer on.
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What did Nico Rosberg say?
When asked who will win the drivers’ championship this season, Lewis Hamilton or Max Verstappen, the decision for the former Mercedes driver is difficult and he replies: “Somehow I would lean towards Lewis.
Formula 1 F1 – United States Grand Prix – Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA – October 24, 2021. Red Bulls Max Verstappen celebrates on the podium after winning the race with runner-up Lewis Hamilton REUTERS / Brian Snyder of Mercedes and the winner is.
“Because of the experience and because he [Hamilton] it usually always wins (…), but Max is a giant at the moment, ”summed up Nico Rosberg. (Translated with Google translator)
Title fight 2021 not the toughest: Lewis Hamilton
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, who previously fought for the championship with Kimi Räikkönen, Sebastian Vettel, Fernando Alonso and Nico Rosberg, believes that the 2021 title fight with Max Verstappen will not be the toughest title fight in his career.
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As quoted by PlanetF1, when asked if this year’s title fight was the toughest fight of his career, Lewis Hamilton replied, “No, I wouldn’t say that. Earlier today I only thought of all the championships in which I have fought since I was 10 years old.
October 24, 2021; Austin, Texas, USA; Mercedes AMG Petronas Motorsport driver Lewis Hamilton (44) from Team Great Britain leads Red Bull Racing Honda driver Max Verstappen (33) from Team Netherlands at the start of the United States Grand Prix race on the Circuit of the Americas. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
“And there have been so many difficult moments and they are all very similar in their own way, but all unique at the same time,” added the Briton.
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