Valtteri Bottas claims Lewis Hamilton’s ‘hunger’ for wins increased due to winless stint

Lewis Hamilton produced a flawless drive during the 52-lap Silverstone event.

Valtteri Bottas claims Lewis Hamilton’s ‘hunger’ for wins increased due to winless stint

Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton (images via IMAGO)

Lewis Hamilton enjoyed his victory at the 2024 British GP in the best possible manner in front of the home crowd. The Briton hadn’t scored a race win in 945 days and hence was extremely delighted. Hamilton was extremely emotional from the victory and claimed it meant a lot. The Briton’s ex-teammate Valtteri Bottas noted that this victory meant the 39-year-old would only want to win more races.

Lewis Hamilton teared up after winning the British GP from a long gap of going winless in the sport. The Brit agreed to have self-doubt over his capabilities in Formula 1. Regardless, Valtteri Bottas applauded Hamilton and congratulated him on his impressive race victory.

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Bottas noted that the British GP victory ‘meant a lot’ to Lewis Hamilton. Additionally, the Finnish pointed out that this victory further increased the latter’s ‘hunger’ to continue to score race wins. Subsequently, the 34-year-old reckoned that he was happy for Hamilton as he ‘deserved’ to win the home race.

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It means a lot to Lewis and he has increased his hunger since there have been no wins. I'm happy for Lewis and he deserves it.
Valtteri Bottas said during an interview.

Valtteri Bottas claimed ‘winning nine races’ at the same circuit was ‘tough’

Lewis Hamilton shattered Michael Schumacher‘s record for most consecutive race wins at the same circuit in Formula 1. The Briton has won in front of his home crowd of the British GP on nine different occasions. As a result, Bottas further complimented the seven-time world champion on achieving this ‘difficult’ feat.

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Lewis Hamilton (Via IMAGO)

Valtteri Bottas pointed out that winning nine races in itself was a very difficult task. Hence, winning nine races on the same track was further a more impressive feat to be achieved by any driver. As a result, Mercedes’ improving pace could further put forth such great results for Hamilton before he moves on to Ferrari in the coming season.

Tough driver and the fact that you win 9 races even in f1s is tough. So 9 wins on one track is even more tough.
Valtteri Bottas added.

Mercedes’ newfound pace improvement could enable them to take command over their position in the constructors’ championship. The team has lost out on several points and is currently way behind the competition. Regardless, Red Bull’s struggling pace could enable the rivals to catch up to the dominant team at the forefront.

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