Lewis Hamilton Issues Warning to Max Verstappen in Pursuit of 8th World Championship
Verstappen has exemplified complete dominance throughout this season. In addition to securing an impressive ten-race winning streak, the Dutch driver has notched up 13 victories in a total of 16 races thus far. He holds a substantial lead in the championship, with the potential to secure his title win with five races still remaining.
On the other hand, Hamilton has struggled to showcase his full potential in F1 this year. Due to Mercedes' inability to provide him with a competitive car capable of challenging the Red Bull RB-19, the British driver has often underperformed. Nonetheless, he maintains his belief in making a strong comeback next year, and as a result, he issues a warning to Verstappen.
Lewis Hamilton issues a caution to Max Verstappen in anticipation of the upcoming season.
Red Bull Racing introduced upgrades to their RB-18 and produced a car, the RB19, that led them to secure victory in 14 consecutive races during 2023, with the exception of Singapore last month. They consistently occupied the top spot on the podium in nearly every race.
In contrast, Lewis Hamilton had a rather average start to the season. Despite this, his team, led by Andrew Shovlin, made a respectable comeback, positioning themselves for second place in the championship standings. However, this position might be threatened by Ferrari's strong performance.
As a result, Hamilton, while acknowledging Max Verstappen's impressive dominance, is optimistic about the upcoming season. He also issued a warning to the soon-to-be three-time world champion, stating, "Keep up the good job, but we'll be back soon too," according to Motorsport Turkey.
What is Lewis Hamilton's and Mercedes' current position in the championship standings?
Lewis Hamilton, who intends to continue racing for many more years, has staged a notable comeback in this year's drivers' championship. He recently surpassed his longtime rival Fernando Alonso and currently holds the third position in the championship standings with 190 points, which is less than half of what Verstappen has amassed.
Regarding Mercedes, their recurring setbacks have caused them to slip in the Constructors' championship standings. Consequently, Ferrari has also closed the gap in third place.
Nevertheless, Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes are focusing on the 2024 season, as the 2023 championship already has a champion. Hamilton has high expectations for the W15 and aims to secure his eighth championship title.
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