Lewis Hamilton is not going through the best years of his career as a professional athlete, the Briton is also competing for the Formula 1 championship this season.
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Hamilton says Verstappen can break his F1 records
In addition, the Mercedes driver believes that there is someone who can surpass his record of world championship trophies. We remind you that at the moment the British share the first place, having 7 titles in their assets, with Michael Schumacher.
Having reached the age of 38, Hamilton believes that Max Verstappen (25 years old – the champion of the last two editions of Formula 1) can surpass several of his records.
The Dutchman currently boasts 40 Grand Prix wins at the Grand Circus and if he wins this weekend in Canada, he will match the legendary Ayrton Senna (41 without).
In this chapter, Hamilton has 103 victories, followed by Michael Schumacher with 91. In front of Verstappen there are also such names as Sebastian Vettel (53) and Alain Prost (51).
“Yes, of course (not if he can break his Formula 1 records). He has a very long career ahead of him, so he could do it. Max has done a great job and has made incredible progress in his career. After all, records exist in order to break them” – Lewis Hamiltonquoted by DPA.
Formula 1 – Drivers’ standings, season 2023
1. Max Verstappen – RedBull 170 points
2. Sergio Perez – RedBull 117
3. Fernando Alonso – Aston Martin 99
4. Lewis Hamilton – Mercedes 87
5. George Russell – Mercedes 65
6. Carlos Sainz – Ferrari 58
7. Charles Leclerc – Ferrari 42
8. Lance Stroll – Aston Martin 35
9. Esteban Ocon – Alpine 25
10. Pierre Gasly – Alpine 15, etc.
Formula 1 – rating of constructors
1. RedBull 287 points
2. Mercedes 152
3. Aston Martin 134
4. Ferrari 100
5. Alpine 40
6. McLaren 17
7. HAAS 8
8. Alfa Romeo 8
9. Alpha Tauri 2
10. Williams 1
Formula 1 season calendar for 2023
March 5: Bahrain – victory for Max Verstappen
March 19: Saudi Arabia – victory for Sergio Perez
April 2: Australia – victory for Max Verstappen
April 30: Azerbaijan / Baku – Winner Sergio Perez
May 7: Miami – victory for Max Verstappen
May 21: Emilia-Romagna / Imola – CANCELED
May 28: Monaco/Monte Carlo – victory for Max Verstappen
June 4: Spain / Barcelona – winner Max Verstappen
June 18: Canada / Montreal
July 2: Austria / Spielberg
July 9: Great Britain / Silverstone
July 23: Hungary / Budapest
July 30: Belgium / Spa-Francorchamps
August 27: Netherlands / Zandvoort
September 3: Italy / Monza
September 17: Singapore / Marina Bay
September 24: Japan / Suzuka
October 8: Qatar / Losail
October 22: USA / Austin
October 29: Mexico / Mexico City
November 5: Brazil / Sao Paulo
November 18: Las Vegas
November 26: Abu Dhabi / Yas Marina.
Source: Hot News
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