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Originally Posted by AmuroRay
You are not other Verstappen fans. They think by downplaying Hamilton, it makes Max look better. But that's clearly not the case, it makes him look worse. He certainly can't overcome Lando when the cars were more or less even. It appears currently that Max can only win when he literally the fastest car (compared to it's peers) and With rules that have been unfairly applied and a very weak teammate.
So much adversity to overcome. 
In truth, Max is a very fast driver. It's also true that the moment he's lost the car advantage, he's been worse than Hamilton who is supposedly washed, AND has had as a slower car (3rd-4th fastest on any given weekend) So if we are being honest, we can't really take these analysis of Max's perceived talent gap to everyone else seriously. I imagine, if things stay on this trajectory, we'll be calling him Mid Tier Max and holding out hope (ala Danny V) that he comes back to form. |
Both Hamilton and Verstappen are 'hors catégorie' within the F1 ecosystem. For sure, all those who work(ed) closely with them, can confirm. Both are an ace in their sport, hands down.
Feel free to hear Newey's take about what makes Hamilton, Alonso and Verstappen set apart from most other F1 drivers:
Section 1:08:36 to 1:14:29
