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During a press conference ahead of the São Paulo Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton was extensively questioned about the ongoing title battle in Formula 1. Having faced off against Max Verstappen in the past, Hamilton understands the intricacies of a fierce championship showdown. Although the former champion has witnessed the recent controversies .comy from the sidelines in his less competitive Mercedes, he remains confident that both drivers will resolve the championship in a fair manner.
Hamilton Reflects on the Current Title Race
“Ideally, I would have liked to be in the mix for the championship,” Hamilton began at the conference. “However, it was clear from the early stages of the season that we were facing a challenging year. While we’ve shown competitiveness at certain points, there’s little benefit in focusing on the other teams right now. During the race starts, I can watch them duel for the top spots, but before long, they seem to vanish into the distance.”
More Competitors Make the Season Exciting
The seven-time world champion acknowledged that this season has become much more thrilling with a larger pool of drivers and teams contesting for the title. “In previous years, the competition was somewhat predictable—Max (Verstappen) often walked away with the victory,” Hamilton shared. He expressed satisfaction in witnessing Lando Norris emerging as a title contender this year. “Norris certa.comy has the potential to clinch a win,” he added. “We all recognize Verstappen’s exceptional strength on the track; he hardly shows any weaknesses. Conversely, Lando is doing an incredible job; he’s really elevating McLaren.”
Hamilton on Controversies Involving Verstappen and Norris
Hamilton seemed unfazed by the recent controversial skirmishes between the championship contenders in the last few races. “I haven’t followed that closely, but I trust both drivers know what they’re doing. This finale is shaping up to be quite the spectacle. I hope to find a good spot to keep an eye on the action,” he remarked. When asked about Verstappen’s driving style and whether the infamous divebombs are becoming the norm in Formula 1, Hamilton reflected, “This was already an issue back in 2021 when Max and I were battling for the title.”
Changes Should be Made on the Tracks
He continued, “The abundance of run-off areas on current circuits definitely doesn’t help. I hope we see some changes next year. In the past, veering off could lead you to the grass or gravel, but now the new generation of drivers is accustomed to having extra asphalt to work with. It would be beneficial if they could bring back the old-school approach.” A brave journalist attempted to press Hamilton for more on Verstappen’s style, but Hamilton deftly sidestepped the inquiry, suggesting, “Just listen to the radio messages I sent in 2021,” he concluded with a smile.
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