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Max Verstappen insists he doesn’t miss his F1 rivalry with Lewis Hamilton – but he does “appreciate” the battles they had.
Verstappen and Hamilton competed fiercely for the 2021 world championship, with Verstappen ultimately emerging as the victor. However, their fortunes have diverged since then, with Verstappen adding two more titles and 34 race victories to his name, while Hamilton hasn’t won a race since the 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Verstappen has enjoyed an exceptional season of dominance in F1 2023, winning 19 out of 22 races and leading over 1000 laps. Despite not winning, Hamilton had a solid performance, finishing third overall. Many believe that Hamilton, given equal machinery, is one of the few drivers who can challenge Verstappen. In an interview, Verstappen expressed satisfaction with the season and emphasized appreciating the team’s collective success over past rivalries. When asked about Hamilton’s win drought, Verstappen mentioned experiencing similar periods but prefers not to dwell on them as they drain necessary energy.
