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Lewis Hamilton offers advice – and a warning – for McLaren’s drivers in their title battle with Max Verstappen.
Lewis Hamilton has provided expert advice to McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris as they battle Max Verstappen for the championship. Verstappen has closed the gap on Piastri and is now 40 points behind him in the championship standings after winning three of the last four races. Despite this, Verstappen believes there is still a chance for him to secure a fifth world championship. Piastri leads his McLaren teammate Norris by 14 points, with Norris gaining momentum after a tough race in the Dutch Grand Prix. Hamilton emphasized the importance of focus, consistency, and being cutthroat in championship battles, drawing from his own experience against Verstappen in 2021. Hamilton, who is aiming to improve his performance in Mexico City after a successful race in Austin, will miss the first practice session to accommodate rookies.
