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Verstappen: Hamilton remarks suggest he is "jealous" of Red Bull F1 success
Lewis Hamilton sparked a debate by suggesting that Max Verstappen’s success in Formula 1 has been easier due to not facing stronger competition from his teammates. Verstappen responded by speculating that Hamilton may be jealous of Red Bull’s current success. He believes Mercedes is struggling to accept that they are no longer the dominant team. Verstappen acknowledges that when Mercedes was on top, they had to work harder to catch up. Both Hamilton and Toto Wolff believe that the remarks are just playful banter between rival drivers. The ongoing weakness of Mercedes in F1 is exposed by the 10km/h deficit they face.
Source: Autosport.com
