Lewis Hamilton: “If I Don’t Hold Back Against Max Verstappen We Will Crash More Often”

Lewis Hamilton: “If I Don’t Hold Back Against Max Verstappen We Will Crash More Often”

Lewis Hamilton

Race fans have witnessed 2021 F1 title protagonist Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen coming in contact several times this season. Moreover, every time that the duo has crashed, immense number of controversies have been sparkled. On a recent occasion, the seven-time world champion revealed that he has to ‘hold back’ against his Dutch opponent to make sure that they do not collide on the race tracks more often. 

To those who are unaware, the Mercedes ace driver has already spoken of how he plans to “create the space that’s needed” to avoid another collision during the title run-in, and he knows he will need to treat Verstappen differently to other drivers. 

Lewis Hamilton on Holding Back Against Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton
Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton

“I am aware of that at times. I have also had times when I was too aggressive [and] I should have held back more,” Lewis Hamilton told Dutch publication De Telegraaf. “Now I am much more mature and yes, I do hold back in certain situations when driving against Max. Otherwise, we would crash much more often. 

“I try to outsmart him in another way. If I survive that corner, I might be able to beat him through strategy. That’s experience and hopefully it will pay off at the end of the season.” 

Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton
Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton

Hamilton has no issue with 23-years-old’s approach, providing the fight “stays healthy”. 

“Max never gives up, but neither do I,” added Hamilton. “I’ve raced against a lot of drivers. I’ve raced against many drivers with that attitude. Some are smarter than others. The season is a marathon, not a sprint.

Hungarian GP Qualifying Result
Lewis Hamilton

“But it’s nice for the public that new characters are emerging. Incidents sometimes belong in this sport and I think we [can] both easily turn the switch again. As long as we stay healthy.”

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