Hamilton wants to relive GP Netherlands: 'Have opportunity to fight Max'
Lewis Hamilton crossed the finish line in fourth place at the Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon. At the halfway point of the race it even looked as though the Briton might be in contention for a win. In conversation with The Mirror Hamilton regrets that this did not work out.
The seven-time world champion had some tough battles with Verstappen last season. Whereas the Dutchman has been better for the time being this race year, Hamilton hoped to fight with him again at Zandvoort. In the end, he did not manage to hold his position.
"Yeah, I mean, dying to get back in that race and have the opportunity to fight Max but the day hasn't come yet," he revealed afterwards. "It's been such a rollercoaster ride this year, you know, and this was such a good race. The car was feeling better than it felt all year long. And obviously with a difficult race last week."
Mercedes battles rival Ferrari
With seven GPs to go, Mercedes still have something to fight for. A new world title can be put out of the mind of the German formation, but in the constructors' championship the second final position beckons. The difference with competitor Ferrari is only thirty points in favour of the Italians.
You had your chance Lewis ! Besides it’s all Adrian Newey not Max ! Right !
At least he did admit to that being a major F up. But i was kinda wondering if really was an F up, or rather an F U to Toto for keeping him out on the mediums. Considering he almost brake tested Russell, because Russell was confused because Hamilton kept on the racing line, despite being slower. Either way, giving the tow was such a rookie mistake, was he so asleep that he couldn't even muster up a weave? (maybe he did, i forgot, as it clearly was forgettable what else he did besides towing Max). Of course, i enjoyed it greatly, but wow, so many rookie mistakes in a row from Lewis, it looks a lot like frustration and desperation, mixed in with some bad sportsmanship as i don't see him jumping at the occasion to help Russell to a win if the situation would arise. He didn't even congratulate him at Zandvoort, maybe he did off cam, but he walked straight past him rather deliberately on cam, while other drivers did at least look their way or shook their hands and stuff. Lewis really needs to get back to the drawing board, because even though the cars seem to get better, he's now just forcing a result by acting like he does, but it's not working, he's last of the top 6 drivers and 30 points behind his new team mate.. i mean, what the hell.
I am not sure but he may have brake checked him in some way.. The gap shrunk super quick and sparks went flying from his car not George's. Anyone k ow why?
He will just pass you again in the 1st corner. Then you can race the rest as you already did. Best to learn your button configuration before racing anybody
Lewis is not in his League. He should focus on fighting Norris for P6 in the championship :P
Nothing strange in this one. George, Carlos, Charles, Checo, Pierre, Fernando, Daniel, Lando and of course both Williams drivers want to race Verstappen as well. Even Sebastian would like to have an opportunity. So what's new here? I sincerly hope, that they all get a chance.
Lewis you had your fight last year and you lost .then yesteday max beat you lewis you a big joke that mouth off to the team when you get beat
All the mistakes Lewis made through out the entire 2021 season, Lewis repeated in: Half a lap Fool me once. Maybe. But fool me twice? Come on.....
