“I’m a big Messi fan in the end” : Lewis Hamilton on Ronaldo vs Messi debate
Lewis Hamilton is undoubtedly one of the greatest F1 drivers of all-time. The Briton has claimed a record of seven world championships, and is still going strong even as he nears the 40s. The Mercedes driver was recently asked as to who he considers the GOAT of football between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have dominated world football for the past two decades, and still continue to do so with the same hunger and commitment. After having played in Spain together for almost a decade, the Portuguese footballer is now competing in the Saudi League. On the other hand, Lionel Messi remains involved with MLS side Inter Miami along with his former Barcelona teammates.
Lewis Hamilton acknowledged that both footballers are among the greatest ever to play the sport, but he admitted that he was Lionel Messi fan. “Messi or Ronaldo? Messi! They are both amazing to be honest, but I’m a big Messi fan in the end,” Hamilton said, as quoted by Pulse Sports.
Lewis Hamilton issues statement after Singapore GP outburst
Lewis Hamilton took to social media following his disagreement with Mercedes over his strategy at the Singapore GP. The Briton started the race from P3, and could finish only P6, losing a couple of places. The Briton started the race on soft tyres, while the rest of the grid started on mediums.
Lewis Hamilton wanted to start the race on mediums, however, his team disagreed with this view. He was boxed early for hard tyres, as he was overcut by his teammate George Russell who boxed later in the race.
“Heading into the next weekend focused on training for the next race. I know there has been a lot of chat around the last one and our strategy in Singapore which just didn’t work. When that happens, it’s natural to be frustrated and easy for me to speak out in that frustration.“
“We knew starting on soft tyres was a bold and risky move, but one that could give us an advantage at the start and I ultimately agreed with that recommendation. We also miscalculated what others might do. Make no mistake though, things are cool with the team. As with all successful partnerships, you have some lows to have the highs.“
“We’re not afraid of those tricky conversations and challenging moments, which is why we have achieved so much together. “We all support each other until the very end. It’s all love. See you in Austin,” Hamilton wrote on Instagram.
