Michael Schumacher is one of the reasons people have loved Formula One, even ex-F1 drivers praise the seven-time world champion. Now in 2021, Lewis Hamilton could be the one to break Schumacher’s record, and former Ferrari driver, Felipe Massa hopes Max Verstappen can stop the Brit.

Verstappen and Hamilton have been pushing each other to the limit throughout the course of the 2021 season. As it stands, it is the Red Bull driver who has the lead in the title race, and Massa hopes that Verstappen can win as he wants nobody to break Schumacher’s record.

Massa is rooting for Verstappen to stop Lewis Hamilton from winning his eighth title

Last season, Lewis equaled Schumacher’s record by winning his seventh title. Now in 2021, he is hoping to set his own record, but Massa hopes that Red Bull prodigy can prevent the Mercedes driver from doing so.

As quoted by Speedweek, Massa said, “Max Verstappen. He deserves it, and it would be great to have another world champion. Max would give everything for victory. Even if it means that he ends up in gravel.”

He added, “I would like Schumi to remain record holder with his seven World Cup titles.” (Translated via Google Translate)

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Can Verstappen maintain his lead in the championship?

After the Brazilian Grand Prix which saw Hamilton take the checkered flag, the gap between the two has fallen from 21 points to 14 points.

Verstappen still finds himself on the top spot in the drivers’ championship and hopes to fend off from Hamilton in the upcoming races. With the Qatar Grand Prix just less than a week away, the Dutch driver is setting his eyes on a victory, and hoping to further extend his lead in the title race.

With three races remaining till the end of the season, who do you think will win the driver’s title in 2021? Will it be Britain’s Knight or the Red Bull prodigy? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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