P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Iconic Hamilton and Verstappen F1 moment will NOT happen for first time in ten years
The upcoming F1 season is expected to break a long streak of Lewis Hamilton-Max Verstappen one-two finishes, a trend that has been ongoing since 2015.
Hamilton and Verstappen are considered among the top racers of their generation in F1, with their 2021 title battle being one of the most epic in the sport’s history.
Since their epic battle, Verstappen has gone on to win three more championships, poised to potentially win his fifth straight title this weekend, while Hamilton has struggled with only two wins since 2021 and a challenging 2025 season at Ferrari.
Should Hamilton fail to claim a podium at the Abu Dhabi GP, it would mark the first full season in his career without a podium finish and also end a streak of one-two finishes between him and Verstappen since 2016.
The possibility of a Hamilton-Verstappen one-two seems slim for this season, with Verstappen performing well but Hamilton facing difficulties, sitting sixth in the drivers’ championship standings.
