‘I don’t need that rivalry’ - Max Verstappen quizzed on Lewis Hamilton relationship

Max Verstappen has played down the current state of his rivalry with Lewis Hamilton, claiming “in a private setting it’s like just normal guys”.
(L to R): Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing and Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 in the post qualifying FIA Press
(L to R): Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing and Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 in the…

Verstappen and Hamilton famously went head-to-head for the 2021 F1 drivers’ championship.

The Dutchman ultimately✨ came out on top after a controversial title-decider in Abu Dhabi, benefitting from a poor decision from former race director Michael Masi.

Since then, the pair have had contrasting fortunes with Verstappen adding two more titles to his trophy cabinet, while Hamilton has failed🅺 to win a single g💝rand prix.

During the last two seasons, battles betwee♓n them have been rare, but they did come to blows at the 2022 Sao Paulo Gr👍and Prix.

“I don’t need that kind of rivalry,” Verstappen told when asked ꦦabout Hamilton.

“Of course we want to beat each other, but honestly, once we’re in a private setting it’sಌ like just normal guys.”

Verstappen has been tipped to topple Hamilton and 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Michael Schumacher’s record of seven world titles.

Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB19. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit,
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB19. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 23, Abu Dhabi…

“If it happens, it happens,” he responded.

“But you need to be lucky to be in a great car for a longerꦕ period of time. You’re very dependent on the material you have.

“When I won my ෴first title, I said, everything that comes next is a bonus because, realistically, in F1, I’ve achieved everything that Iꦯ wanted to achieve.

“Being on the podium, having a pole position, winning a c🌞hampionship. These kinds of things were my dream to achieve in F1. From now on, I’m just, yeah, trying to stay on top.”

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