Verstappen and Hamilton agree: 'Addition Andretti offers opportunities'

Hamilton and Verstappen see opportunity in Andretti-Cadillac arrival

On the Thursday before the Qatar Grand Prix, a new team offers opportunities for new drivers, according to the two. Verstappen does say he thinks this from his own perspective as a driver. Speaking to GPblog.com and other media, the Dutchman said of Andretti: "That's always very hard to comment on that because I speak from the driver's side, but of course I'm not a team owner, so I can understand their side."

Verstappen continued: "Everything I've seen so far, plus I think the partners they have and the name, they have shown that they are a professional team, so it would be nice because it gives more opportunities for the driver's side. But I can understand from the team side they don't want it." Verstappen expects it will be a difficult decision, but if it is up to rival Hamilton, it need not be so difficult. The Briton sounds positive.

Racer.com quotes the Mercedes driver: "Yeah, I think it’s great. I’ve always felt there wasn’t enough cars on the grid. While there’s definitely people that won’t be happy for me to be supportive of it, I think it’s great. It’s an opportunity for more jobs, it’s another two seats available for a female driver to come through. It opens up more possibilities, and I think it would be more exciting for the race."