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Coulthard: Verstappen a better F1 champion than Hamilton
McLaren legend David Coulthard has ranked F1 champions, choosing Senna as his GOAT over Verstappen and Hamilton. Coulthard, with 13 grand prix wins for McLaren, admired Senna, whom he replaced after his tragic passing. Coulthard believes Verstappen has the edge over Hamilton due to continued development and performance against team-mates like George Russell and Charles Leclerc. The ex-Red Bull driver praised Verstappen’s potential and ongoing improvement, hinting at Hamilton possibly being past his peak in Formula 1. Coulthard emphasized the importance of stopwatch performance and the chequered flag in defining greatness in F1, recognizing both drivers’ talents while leaning towards the evolving potential of Verstappen as the key differentiator.
