“Every time Hamilton looks to have peaked, he finds another gear”

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The official Formula 1 website asked several prominent F1 journalists to say what had impressed them most about Lewis Hamilton so far in 2021.

As part of the recap of the first half of the 2021 season, F1.com asked several F1 journalists to talk about the battle between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.

One of the questions was about how each driver impressed them so far. Here is what they had to say about Lewis.

Hall of Fame F1 journalist David Tremayne said:

“His demeanour, speed and determination.

“People have wanted for ages to see him in an inferior car, and now he’s got one and the boot is on the other foot, he’s relished the fight and never given less than his best.

“And, from what we learned in Hungary, he may still be suffering the after-effects of Covid.”

F1.com special contributor Mark Hughes said:

“So much.

“That he has taken his younger generation challenger on not by backing away from the raw edge but by sitting out there on it.

“That he has maintained his focus and ability despite taking on the massive and admirable stressful burden of speaking out against injustices outside of the sport.”


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F1 Digital Presenter Will Buxton said:

“His ability to turn a difficult situation into a positive.

“He only really went missing in Monaco. Other than that he’s maxed every single opportunity he’s been handed.”

F1 journalist Chris Medland said:

“His race craft.

“I know some will still point to Silverstone (and in my opinion that was Hamilton’s error) but until then he called it right with Max – when to attack and how, when not to – his judgement had been spot on.

“Plus fightbacks like Imola and Hungary could prove crucial.”

F1.com Senior Staff Writer Lawrence Barretto said:

“Every time Hamilton looks to have peaked, he finds another gear.

“His refusal to give up, even when everything looks lost, is what makes him one of the great sportspeople of all time.

“And he needs that approach if he is to fend off the ever-improving Verstappen.”



F1.com Staff Writer Greg Stuart said:

“His fightback drives are always great to watch, and we’ve been treated to three corkers at Imola, Silverstone and Hungary.

“Also, on some weekends when the Mercedes has been less competitive, he’s managed to extract some exceptional performances from it.

“His Bahrain win, and Baku qualifying, being particular highlights.”

And finally F1.com Staff Writer Samarth Kanal said:

“That determination he’s shown time and time again to claw back as many points as possible.

“Post-Hungary fatigue showed just how hard he’s fighting to keep his bid for an eighth title alive.

“And the meaningful action he’s taken to address diversity and equality issues.”

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