Nico Rosberg Suggests Factor That Could Give Lewis Hamilton Edge Over Max Verstappen in Championship Battle

Nico Rosberg Suggests Factor That Could Give Lewis Hamilton Edge Over Max Verstappen in Championship Battle

Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg

Recently it has been noticed that Red Bull ace Max Verstappen has been losing his cool, which is speculated to be the factor that could cause the Dutchman to lose against Lewis Hamilton as per former World Champion Nico Rosberg. The evident momentum has swung back the way of Mercedes in recent weeks with the Dutchman only managing to pick up five points in the last two races compared to Hamilton’s 45, and after the summer break the Red Bull man will surely be eager to bounce back. 

That said, Max Verstappen showed some signs of frustration at the Hungarian Grand Prix after being asked about he and Lewis Hamilton potentially coming together again at turn one as they qualified first and third, snapping at the question. That being said, for Rosberg at least, such body language could begin to play well into Hamilton’s hands. 

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Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg
Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg

Nico Rosberg stated as quoted by Givemesport.com, “I would say if you look, Verstappen lost his cool in the press conference, shouting at the journalists which all plays into the hands of Mercedes at the minute. 

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“Max Verstappen lost his cool after a journalist asking if they were going to touch again in turn one. Verstappen shouted, whereas Hamilton just shrugged his shoulders, that showed a position of strength from him.” 

Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton
Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton

Perhaps Rosberg is right, or perhaps just in this particular instance, Verstappen was annoyed after the endless questioning about the incident at Silverstone two weeks down the line. Overall, the Dutchman has shown poise and composure for much of this season. One thing would be safe to say, that if Verstappen is looking to make a comeback, he would require much of his poise from his earlier races.

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