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Lewis Hamilton contends that Max Verstappen or other drivers in Formula 1 have a “thin line to walk” with the
The tension in the Red Bull camp escalated after the Bahrain Grand Prix when Jos Verstappen implied that Christian Horner may have an untenable position. Following an investigation, Horner was cleared of alleged inappropriate behavior against a female colleague before the start of the season. Despite Horner expressing no doubts about his role, Jos Verstappen cautioned that the team could face difficulties with him around.
Lewis Hamilton confessed that he wasn’t aware of the comments initially, but upon learning of them, he found them unsuitable. Hamilton began his F1 journey in 2007 with his father managing his career, which eventually led to a strained relationship, prompting them to part ways professionally in 2010.
Offering insight from his own experience, Hamilton discussed the challenges of balancing a professional relationship with a parent’s involvement in career decisions. He emphasized the importance of having the right guidance to avoid making detrimental choices, even in cases where parents may not always provide the best advice. Despite acknowledging Max Verstappen as a mature champion capable of making his own choices, Hamilton highlighted the delicate balance between a parental role and business involvement in the world of racing.
