Ex-F1 driver makes subtle attack at Max Verstappen over Lewis Hamilton’s clean racing
David Coulthard took a dig at Max Verstappen's aggressive driving style while talking highly of Lewis Hamilton's style of driving.
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Max Verstappen‘s stellar performance in the 2024 season has enabled him to be placed amongst the greats in Formula 1. However, the Dutchman has also collected a lot of penalty points over the season due to his aggressive and elbows-out diving style. Lewis Hamilton on the other hand showcased a steadfast performance this season amidst Mercedes’ performance issues.
Ex-F1 driver David Coulthard commented on Max Verstappen‘s aggressive driving style while talking highly of Lewis Hamilton. Recalling the aggressive drivers on track, Coulthard reckoned that Verstappen deserved to be in the same category as Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher, and Hamilton. However, the Briton reckoned that the 39-year-old was different from the rest as he had done it in an ‘uncontroversial manner’.
Max Verstappen deserves to be in the same category as Ayrton Senna, and Michael Schumacher, I say Lewis but I put in brackets Lewis because Lewis actually has done it in a very uncontroversial way.
David Coulthard said on the Red Flags podcast
Coulthard further applauded Hamilton’s driving style and ability to steer clear of any major controversial performances. This attribute from the seven-time world champion enabled him to stay different from other highly achieved drivers in Formula 1. As a result, the Ex-Red Bull driver labeled the Mercedes star as an ‘anomaly’ in the group of ‘villains’.
He’s a very clean racer. He manages to keep out of a lot of controversy through his career so he’s a sort of anomaly in that group of villains that you see.
David Coulthard added
Major sponsorship partners of Mercedes set to join Ferrari following Lewis Hamilton’s switch
Lewis Hamilton’s shocking late career switch to Ferrari shocked the entire paddock and the team. Mercedes is set to lose a lot of funds and sponsorships due to the exit of the winningest driver on the grid. Amidst the impending move, Monster Energy and Tommy Hilfiger, two major sponsors of Mercedes are set to join the Prancing Horse. Even Puma is supposedly preparing to enter the doors of the Italian constructor.
The recruitment of Lewis Hamilton is also a major marketing move for Ferrari, which will make the seven-time world champion one of its image men. The Briton will be joined by some of his generous personal sponsors, such as Monster, Puma and Tommy Hilfinger.
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The 2024 season peaked in excitement for Hamilton as he went on to end his almost 1,000-day loss streak and scored a victory on home soil. The 39-year-old will receive a very grand but emotional farewell by the end of his tenure with Mercedes. Hence, the last three races for the Briton are set to be an emotional rollercoaster ride for the team and the driver.
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