Undaunted by Lewis Hamilton’s Threat, Max Verstappen Advises the Silver Arrows Ace “To Do What He Feels Is Right”

After a mega title showdown in 2021 between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, fans expected more of the same in 2022. However, it has been an easy win for Verstappen as he clinched his 2nd championship with 4 races remaining. On the other hand, Hamilton and Mercedes have struggled to compete with Ferrari and Red Bull all season.

The 2022 season for Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen has been a contrasting one. The Dutch Lion dominated the entire grid for most of the season. However, Sir Lewis struggled in his W13 car and is without a win this season. Now, the Red Bull driver has some advice for the 37-year-old.

Despite a poor season, Max has called Lewis to remain in the sport for “coming years”. The Dutchman also revealed that the duo have had some fantastic battles in the past and feels Mercedes will close the gap on Red Bull in the near future.

Verstappen said, “He has to do what he feels is right and as long as he wants to race, he should do it. From our side, we have had already great battles. I’m sure that in the coming years, all of the teams will get a bit closer anyway so it will be interesting to see who is up there to fight.”

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Lewis’s current contract expires at the end of next season. However, both Lewis and Mercedes have expressed their desire to continue working together.

George Russell excited to work with his Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton for many years

George Russell reveals that he’s excited to partner alongside Lewis for many years to come. The Briton, who signed from Williams this year to replace Valtteri Bottas, has endured one of Mercedes’ toughest seasons in recent history. However, he’s dedicated to bring the Silver Arrows back to the top with his teammate.

George said, “It’s really exciting to have that potential of Lewis staying on for a number of years to come. I think he has proven that he’s definitely not lifted his foot off the throttle pedal, and he’s definitely [in] the last few races performing probably better than ever.”

“It’s really exciting for me to have the opportunity to be his teammate,” continued Russell. The Briton wants to bring Mercedes back to winning ways with Lewis Hamilton. Furthermore, the former Williams driver is relishing the prospect of going head-to-head with one of F1’s best drivers ever.

Russell also mentioned, “So I think we’ve got a really, really great, transparent relationship and it would be great to be teammates for a number of years to come.”

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George Russell and Lewis Hamilton would hope for the season to finish as soon as possible. However, they will also look to challenge Ferrari for second place in the constructor’s championship. Can the Mercedes duo bring the glory days back for the Brackley-based constructors?