Hamilton quotes Verstappen’s radio message Max Verstappen has enjoyed great success in Formula 1, but Lewis Hamilton believes his radio messages speak to his waning enthusiasm. Lewis Hamilton said in Max Verstappenand’s team radio message after his latest race victory that the thrill of a Formula 1 win was tempered.
Verstappen and Red Bull currently dominate the Formula 1 championship, with the Dutchman winning 18 of the 21 races this season. Verstappen had the most dominant season in F1 history, helping to finish the year with an 86% win percentage, beating Alberto Ascariand’s record of 75% since 1952. Hamilton had a year full of victories, winning six world championships in 2014 and 2020 before being succeeded by Verstappenand. The 38-year-old has not won a race since the 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Mercedes have been on a roll since the introduction of the new technical regulations last year. Despite the win drought, Hamilton insisted his motivation to play was stronger.
Hamilton told Channel 4: “We have the same approach every year. Keep preparing and training. But, I try to dig deeper and focus on other things. “I feel like I’ve learned a lot about driving in trouble with two years of experience. Not just being on the road, but off the road, especially how to talk to everyone. “It’s great.” Hamilton insisted, and the excitement continued. in success Hamilton has the most wins in F1 history with 103 wins, while Verstappen currently has 53 wins.
Despite his success in F1, the seven-time world champion said his enthusiasm easily faded over the course of his victories. “Also, when you’re successful, no matter how hard you try, it’s hard to keep things in perspective,” he said. “When Max wins, he hears Christian Horner’s voice again, he doesn’t know what to say.
He says, ‘Here we go again.’ Well, Max. good job.’ “It’s exciting, but when you get your first win, it’s amazing. But if you still have it, [it’s not the same]. “Of course I want to win again. I think it would be better if we win again because everyone worked hard.