{"id":32570,"date":"2023-10-17T13:27:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T12:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/formula1news.co.uk\/?p=32570"},"modified":"2023-10-17T07:22:43","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T06:22:43","slug":"bad-sign-lewis-hamilton-told-he-helped-max-verstappen-dominate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/formula1news.co.uk\/bad-sign-lewis-hamilton-told-he-helped-max-verstappen-dominate\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Bad sign’: Lewis Hamilton told he helped Max Verstappen dominate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Formula 1 legend Alain Prost has made bold predictions about the future of the sport, asserting that Max Verstappen’s rivals must brace themselves for further Red Bull Racing domination. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Dutch racing sensation clinched his third consecutive drivers’ championship title with five full grand prix races yet to take place in the 2023 season, and Prost, a four-time world champion, expressed his belief that Verstappen is still on an upward trajectory in his career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prost, who candidly admitted to L’Equipe his anticipation that Verstappen will surpass his own F1 achievements, highlighted the confidence that Verstappen gained when he defeated the formidable Lewis Hamilton. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prost stated, “When he defeated (Lewis) Hamilton, it gave him confidence in his abilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThat first title made him stronger, after which Max became much calmer while his desire to achieve remained the same.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prost, now 68 years old, issued a clear warning to Verstappen’s competitors, emphasising that the young Dutchman is unlikely to retire anytime soon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He pointed out, “This is a bad sign for his opponents, as he is unlikely to retire any time soon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn the next two years, the regulations will not change, which means Max will retain the same strength. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEven in 2026, with genuine unity in Red Bull, they will take on a new challenge and at least remain among the contenders for the championship.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regarding Verstappen’s motivation, Prost drew from his own experiences in Formula 1, highlighting the importance of being able to compete for the title consistently. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He noted, “When I was in Formula 1, the thing I was most worried about was not being able to fight for the title. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe worst was 1987 or 1991 when the car wouldn’t allow me to do this. I think it will be the same for Verstappen: he will stay motivated not because he wants to win seven titles like Michael Schumacher or Lewis Hamilton, but because he knows that every weekend he can fight for victories.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prost’s insights shed light on Verstappen’s unique commitment to the sport, emphasising his singular focus on winning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prost pointed out, “He doesn’t have too many hobbies \u2013 he’s built and born to win. It’s a little different from Hamilton, or even from Ayrton (Senna), who had a lot of other things going on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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