Nico Rosberg: Max Verstappen is the deserved champion

Nico Rosberg: Max Verstappen is the deserved champion

Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg

After Nico Rosberg retired five years ago, Max Verstappen became the first driver to beat Lewis Hamilton in the turbo hybrid era. With everything on the line, the Dutchman made full use of his new set of tyres to overtake Lewis Hamilton in the last lap to register himself as the first ever Dutch World Champion. Rosberg himself was the last driver to beat Hamilton in a world championship in 2016. With Verstappen, he now has a successor.  

The 36-years-old German has been impressed by Max Verstappen since the beginning of the season. Now with Hamilton and Mercedes’ hearts broke, Nico Rosberg feels that Verstappen is the deserved world champion, given the context of the whole season and how Red Bull’s ace driver was able to defy all odds. 

What was opinionated by Nico Rosberg? 

Nico Rosberg
Nico Rosberg

“Max is the deserved champion, although both men would’ve deserved it,” Nico Rosberg revealed via Instagram. The fact that Max Verstappen managed to trump rival Hamilton over 22 weekends make a big impression on the Brit’s former teammate. “Max had a phenomenal season and took the fight to Lewis who is arguably the greatest of all time, I have big respect. I’m already looking forward to next year’s battle. My congratulations go out to Max.” 

The aggression he brings to the table is really unheard of. You can compare it to Senna and Schumacher. That driving style is really going for it, Lewis even had to adapt and become more aggressive himself.  

Nico Rosberg and Max Verstappen
Nico Rosberg and Max Verstappen

“Lewis is one of the best in wheel-to-wheel racers, but Verstappen shows he’s almost better. He’s really hyper-aggressive.” 

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