Max Verstappen ‘appreciates’ but ‘doesn’t miss’ F1 rivalry with Lewis Hamilton

Max Verstappen insists he doesn’t miss his F1 rivalry with Lewis Hamilton - but he does “appreciate” the battles they had.
Max Verstappen (NLD), Red Bull Racing Lewis Hamilton (GBR), Mercedes AMG F1 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 20, Mexican
Max Verstappen (NLD), Red Bull Racing Lewis Hamilton (GBR), Mercedes AMG F1 Formula 1 World…

Ver♏stappen and Hamilton went head-to-head for the 2021 world championship, with the Dutchman ultimately coming out on top.

Since then, the pair have had contrasting fortunes, with Verstappen adding two more titles to his CV and 34 race victories, while Hamilton hasn’t stood on 🐎the top step since the 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

Verstappen has remained untroubled at the front, enjoying an unprecedented season of dominance in F1 2023.

The Dutchman won 19 of the 22 races, leading over 1000 laps during the campaign෴.

While he didn’t win a race, Hamilton performed well himself, finishing third overall, not too far behind 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Sergio Perez.

Many believe that, in equal mach🌱ineღry, Hamilton is one of the few drivers still capable of beating Verstappen.

(L to R): Winner Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing in Sprint parc ferme with second placed Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes
(L to R): Winner Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing in Sprint parc ferme with second placed…

In an inter꧂view with BLICK, Verstappen was asked if he misses his rivalry with the seven-time world champion.

“No. I was satisfied with how this season went,” he said. “Sure, I appreciate the battles we once🍸 had. But now I especially appreciate the successes that we can celebrate as a team.”

Verstappen was🐎 then questioned about Hamilton’s win drought, he replied: “I did it too. No, wait. That's🗹 not true. I was able to win from time to time. Well, such periods can happen, but I prefer not to think about it. Because they eat up the necessary energies in you.”

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