Many in the Formula 1 community refer to Max Verstappen as a ruthless and sometimes even reckless driver. However, the Red Bull driver defends himself by stating that this is necessary to win.
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Without a doubt, the 2021 Formula 1 season was perhaps the most exciting season we have seen in a long time. Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton pushed each other to the limit all year round. In the end, it was the Dutchman who dramatically became world champion at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen points out a trait you must have if you are to win in F1
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The Dutchman is considered reckless when behind the wheel of an F1 car. However, instead of trying to remove that label, he says you have to be an idiot if you want to dominate the track.
In the documentary, Verstappen said, “You are there to win. I don’t care how you do it as long as you push the line. And yes, sometimes you have to be an idiot for that. That’s the way it is. “
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The championship fight between the title contenders lasted until the last race
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The Red Bull prodigy started the last race of the season from pole position. But Hamilton took the lead as soon as the lights went out. Sergio Perez, team-mate of Verstappen, insisted not to let the Mercedes driver overtake him so that Verstappen could catch up.
Formula 1 F1 – Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – December 12, 2021 Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes and Max Verstappen of Red Bull after the start of the REUTERS / Ahmed Jadallah race
After overtaking Perez, it seemed only a matter of time before Hamilton would win. However, when Nicholas Latifi crashed, it resulted in a safety car being deployed. After a controversial FIA decision, both Hamilton and Verstappen were wheel to wheel. And within seconds, the Dutchman stole the lead from the Briton.
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The Mercedes driver tried to overtake Verstappen, but failed, allowing Max to take the lead to the finish line. With such an entertaining season finale, the Formula 1 community is excited about what the 2022 season has in store. What are your forecasts for the coming year? Let us know in the comment section below.
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