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F1 News Today: Lewis Hamilton caught out as Max Verstappen ‘villain’ claim emerges
A Red Bull F1 insider discussed his relationship with Max Verstappen, noting the portrayal of the four-time world champion as a ‘villain’ in the sport. Lewis Hamilton admitted to being surprised by the ‘intensity’ at Ferrari since joining in January as a seven-time F1 world champion. McLaren’s CEO shared a contingency plan for handling a tense incident between F1 team-mates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Sky F1 pundit David Croft paid tribute to Tom Hanks during the summer break, showcasing a different side to the sport’s downtime activities. An article detailed how Max Verstappen influenced a complete reset of FIA rules, highlighting his journey from a Red Bull-chosen teenager to a four-time F1 champion.
