Formula One: Verstappen thinks Hamilton's success getting 'boring'

Formula One racing driver Max Verstappen said that Lewis Hamilton’s domination is ‘getting a bit boring’ and wants younger generation to make it to top. Dutch racing driver, who finished 3rd in United States Grand Prix followed by Charles Leclerc, lost 2019 world championship to Ferrari driver Hamilton.

'Depends on team'

Verstappen said that Hamilton’s chance to reach legendary Michael Schumacher's record of seven titles depends on team and t just on him. Ahead of Brazilian Grand Prix, hosted in Sao Paulo, Verstappen opined that Mercedes build dominant cars which make m strong and y need to be beaten as a team. He also said that Ferrari driver will stop at one point as he is getting older. Speculations are rife that Verstappen might replace or join Hamilton at Mercedes but former denied it saying he was happy at Red Bull and he wants to win with Red Bull as he feels at home.

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Taking jibes at each or

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have t been on best of terms and both have been taking potshots at each or. Recently, Hamiton suggested drivers give extra to Verstappen after ir car bumped early in opening lap. 34-year-old Ferrari driver said that he got torpedoed due to on-track clash and added that smart drivers give Verstappen plenty of room because he’s a “magnet” for contact. 

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'Bit disrespectful'

comment didn’t go down well with Red Bull racer and said that Hamilton’s comment was ‘disrespectful’ and ‘silly’. 

“I think I’m always a hard racer, but fair. I think it’s just t correct. But it’s easy to have a dig at someone. I don’t need to dig into or people in a press conference," said Verstappen. 

"I think it’s a bit disrespectful, and I prefer to fight on track, which I love to do,” he added.

Hamilton reacted to Verstappen’s comment and said that he was just explaining race scenario without any disrespect.

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(With Inputs from ncies)