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Lewis Hamilton believes Max Verstappen didn’t need to ‘break a sweat’ during his dominant F1 championship-winning campaign in 2023.
In the 2023 F1 season, Max Verstappen dominated by winning 19 out of the 22 races, setting numerous records. This victory streak marked Mercedes’ first winless season since 2011, leaving Lewis Hamilton without a victory since the 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. According to Hamilton, Verstappen seemed to effortlessly control the pace at the front due to the RB19’s superiority over other cars. Hamilton mentioned that even when they were chasing Verstappen in Austin, he appeared calm and unaffected. Being in a position of performance advantage allowed Verstappen to conserve the car and tires, giving him a significant advantage. Hamilton acknowledged Verstappen’s team for their outstanding work and deserving the success.
