Honda F1 Boss Offers Controversial Assessment of Lewis Hamilton’s Luck
Follow Us
via Reuters
Formula One F1 – British Grand Prix – Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain – July 18, 2021 Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton celebrates on the podium with the trophy after winning the race REUTERS/Peter Cziborra
Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton served up an epic title race in the 2021 season. The Red Bull driver came out on top against the 7-time world champion on the last lap of the season to win the title. Keeping aside all the controversy around the final stages of the season, Honda F1 boss Masashi Yamamoto believes that the Mercedes driver was very lucky throughout the season.
Hamilton had just one DNF during the season to Verstappen’s three. But Lewis was certainly the luckier driver between the two, as his mistakes did not have massive repercussions in his title bid. Yamamoto pointed out the race in Imola and Silverstone as prime examples of the British driver’s luck this season.
WATCH STORY: Lewis Hamilton’s Biggest F1 Crashes
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Lewis Hamilton has been lucky a few times this season: Honda F1 Boss
As reported by Planetf1, the Honda F1 boss mentioned that despite going off in the race in Imola, Lewis regained time during the red flag.
“Lewis made a mistake, went off the track and lost a lot of time. However, the red flag allowed his car to be repaired, and he was able to make up the lost lap time. Lewis has been lucky a few times this season, and this was one of them.” said Yamamoto.
Trending
MET Gala 2024: Travis Kelce Left Awestruck as Lewis Hamilton Steals the Show With Black History- Inspired Look On the Red Carpet
May 07, 2024 10:04 AM EDT
“This Is a Joke Right?”: Rebecca Donaldson and Alexandra Saint Mleux’s Endorsement of F1 Academy Leaves Fans Fuming
May 04, 2024 08:09 PM EDT
After GF Alexandra Saint Mleux Gets Mistaken as Future Wife, Charles Leclerc Debuts His Son Leo at the Miami GP
May 07, 2024 08:19 PM EDT
F1 Fans Slam Insecure Fernando Alonso For Playing Race Card Against Lewis Hamilton in Miami
May 04, 2024 08:52 PM EDT
Lando Norris’ Rumored GF Magui Caught ”Keeping an Eye” Despite 3000 Miles Separating The Lovebirds
May 05, 2024 01:30 PM EDT
Get instantly notified of the hottest F1 stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.
Follow Us
via Reuters
Formula One F1 – Emilia Romagna Grand Prix – Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy – Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton in action during the race REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini
Yamamoto stated that the Silverstone incident was the reason that Max and Lewis were so close in the championship. He indicated that the crash between the two drivers changed Honda’s strategy for the season.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
“Although Hamilton was pushing from the start, Max was able to hold on until Turn 9, when he was faster. They collided, however, and Max ended up on the side of the track and crashed. The car was broken, we lost one engine and had to change the whole strategy for the season.” said Masashi.
Yamamoto believes Hamilton made more mistakes than Verstappen in the season and was the luckier driver. The Silverstone incident changed the shape of the season as Max was 33 points ahead of Lewis going into the race. Admittedly, it is unclear whether Max could have secured the title earlier if they both had finished the race.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
What are your views on the same?
Why Do Mercedes Dominate F1?
Written by:
