P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ecclestone: “Verstappen the best ever” – but explains key Hamilton difference
Verstappen is likely to win his third consecutive drivers’ title in F1 2023 after a dominant season with a record-breaking streak of 10 consecutive victories. He is set to surpass Sebastian Vettel in the all-time F1 winners list, with only Hamilton and Schumacher ahead of him. Ecclestone believes Verstappen is now the best driver in F1, praising his ability to extract the maximum performance from the car and his focused approach. However, he also lauds Hamilton’s intelligence and talent in managing people, highlighting their different strengths. Ecclestone emphasizes the uniqueness of both drivers, stating that in the world of Formula One, nobody is like Lewis, while acknowledging the fighter mentality shared by both Verstappen and Hamilton.
Source: Crash
