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Ecclestone: Verstappen above Hamilton as ‘best ever’ in F1
Max Verstappen needs just three points in the shortened Sprint Race at the Qatar Grand Prix to secure his third consecutive Drivers’ Championship. He has been dominating the 2023 season by winning 13 out of 16 races so far, placing him 177 points ahead of his teammate Sergio Perez. Former F1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone believes that Verstappen has already surpassed Lewis Hamilton and Alain Prost, considering him the best driver ever. However, Ecclestone acknowledges Hamilton’s talents in understanding people and getting the best out of them, while Verstappen excels in getting the best out of the car. Despite that, Ecclestone recognizes that Hamilton’s interests outside of racing set him apart from any other competitor presently in the series. Verstappen’s dominance in Formula 1 began in 2021 when he won his first championship in a thrilling battle against Hamilton. However, since then, Mercedes has struggled to keep up with the current technical rules, allowing Red Bull to claim the majority of victories in the latest generation of machinery.
Source: Motorsport Week
