“I don’t think he will ever lose it” : Max Verstappen on Lewis Hamilton’s abilities after enduring a tough 2024 season
After announcing the world about his departure from Mercedes and starting a new chapter of his career with Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton has faced a tough last season with the Silver Arrows, where horrendous qualifying (17-5 losing record against teammate George Russell) and car troubles have tested his patience the whole year.
But despite these challenges, the Briton never once backed down from a fight, and even managed to win two Grand Prix ahead of the summer break. Just in the recent race at Las Vegas, Hamilton was also able to claim the second spot even after qualifying 10th.
Now a four-time world champion at just the age of 27, Max Verstappen is closing in on the record but even he explained why the Briton’s issues this season has nothing to do with his ability, as he believes he will never lose it.
“It has been tough for him to get motivated fully this year because he knows he is leaving the team. As soon as he had a competitive car, you could see he really stepped up. There were some races where the car was difficult, and he was like, ‘whatever.’ I don’t think he will ever lose it. He has achieved so much.” Verstappen said.
“It will depend on the material he has got” : Verstappen believes Hamilton’s chances next season will depend on Ferrari’s competitiveness
About to embark on a new journey with the Italian team, Lewis Hamilton will be looking to turn his fortunes over next season and go for his eighth world championship from the start. But the Dutchman believes this challenge will depend on how well the whole of Ferrari initiates their plans, rather than just the Briton going all out.
“It is a new challenge for him next year. He will be very, very motivated to show he is a seven-time world champion. But it will depend on the material he has got.” the 27-year-old said.
Apart from competing with the likes of the Dutchman and Lando Norris, Hamilton will also need to look out for his teammate Charles Leclerc, who is just getting better and better each season and as already made a case for himself to be a future world champion without any doubt.
The Briton obviously does not have that much time left on his side; soon approaching 40, just one more world championship eludes him to reach a galaxy of his own. 2025 will be a massive year for F1, and fans cannot wait for the battle for the top spot to commence.
