Paul di Resta claims battles with Max Verstappen brings out the ‘True’ Lewis Hamilton

Paul di Resta claims battles with Max Verstappen brings out the ‘True’ Lewis Hamilton

Paul di Resta and Max Verstappen

The Mercedes star, Lewis Hamilton has rocketed to seven F1 world championships, matching Michael Schumacher. Nobody in their wildest dreams would have imagined that someone would equal that record, and having done that, Hamilton is now on the brink of breaking it this year. This has led former F1 driver, Paul di Resta claim that it is because of max Verstappen that Lewis Hamilton has been in the form of his life. 

Now that he has that seventh world championship, Hamilton knows that he has equaled the best. The British driver is aware that whatever he does from now on will be etched in the history books of F1. While Hamilton can make it to a whole new level, even if he does not, he can happily walk away, knowing that he left an indelible mark on the sport 

What did Di Resta say about Max Verstappen? 

max verstappen
Max Verstappen

Recently Paul di Resta spoke to Natalie Pinkham about his compatriot. He noted that, as great a driver as he is, age will catch up to Lewis Hamilton. Moreover, he believes that Lewis’ battles with Max Verstappen have brought out the best in him. 

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Paul di Resta said, “I think it is important for Lewis, I think you’re seeing the true Lewis. You’re seeing his character come out because of how successful he’s been.” 

Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen
Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen

According to di Resta, Lewis Hamilton is vastly different from a few years ago. While he is happily complimenting the likes of Max Verstappen and Lando Norris now, he probably would not have done it a few years ago. The former Force India driver attributed it to his maturity over the years.

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