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Lewis Hamilton says following Max Verstappen closely in the United States Grand Prix enabled him to learn the strengths of Red Bull’s 2023 F1 car.
Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time world champion, closely followed Max Verstappen during last Saturday’s sprint race and stayed within a few seconds of him in the grand prix. However, Hamilton was later disqualified due to excessive plank wear. Despite this, being close to Verstappen gave Hamilton valuable insights. He noticed that their cars are on a similar level in low-speed areas but separate at higher speeds, which is why Red Bull performs well at tracks like Suzuka. Hamilton observed that Verstappen’s car allows him to get on the power earlier, has less rear tire degradation, and provides a more stable platform. Hamilton believes it’s just a matter of time before Mercedes catches up to Red Bull and is confident their development will close the gap between them.
Source: Crash
