Can Lewis Hamilton take revenge for 2021 title loss against Max Verstappen?

Lewis Hamilton's British GP victory might motivate him to potentially fight for the world title against Max Verstappen.

Can Lewis Hamilton take revenge for 2021 title loss against Max Verstappen?

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen (images via IMAGO)

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen are undoubtedly the best F1 drivers of their generation. The two are the most successful drivers on the current grid and have had many clashes on track against one another. However, it is Verstappen who has had the upper hand on the seven-time world champion following the 2021 title fight.

The 2021 F1 championship remains a controversial topic in the paddock. The Abu Dhabi GP ruined what had been a fierce and fair rivalry between the two. Nevertheless, Lewis Hamilton had to accept his defeat as Max Verstappen was crowned world champion for the first time.

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Since then, Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes struggled to fight for wins in F1. While Max Verstappen dominated the sport in 2022 and 2023. However, following Hamilton’s victory at the British GP, the seven-time world champion might finally have a chance to make things equal with the Dutch driver.

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Lewis Hamilton still far behind Max Verstappen in title fight

At the start of the 2024 season, many believed that Max Verstappen would once again easily win the world title. The Dutchman has won seven races mid-way through the season. However, Red Bull no longer has the pace advantage it enjoyed in the past two seasons.

Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton
Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton (via IMAGO)

Ferrari, McLaren, and now Mercedes all have now defeated Verstappen with pure pace this season. The Dutch driver now needs to push himself to the limit in every race to secure victory. This could provide Lewis Hamilton with the perfect opportunity to became a title contender in the coming races.

However, Max Verstappen still enjoys a healthy lead in the standings. The reigning world champion leads second-placed Lando Norris by 84 points. Moreover, Lewis Hamilton trails the Dutchman by a whopping 145 points in eighth place. With 12 races to go in 2024, anything can happen indeed, however, Hamilton will need some incredible race weekends at the cost of Verstappen to ensure that he can have a real shot at the title. While also hoping that other drivers don’t make ground in this battle either, which could be extremely challenging.

Certainly, Lewis Hamilton would love to have a chance at winning an unprecedented eighth world title this season. However, the chances are slim. Nevertheless, the seven-time world champion will be pushing himself to the limit at every race to get the best result possible. Fans would be hoping to see Hamilton and Verstappen go head-to-head once again this year.

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