Even if it doesn’t seem so at the moment, a titanic battle is brewing behind the scenes for the forthcoming F1 championships. Currently, Max Verstappen is comfortably running away with all the accolades. That being said, recently, a mere 9 days ago, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff publicly made a statement of intent and vowed to get Lewis Hamilton his 8th world championship. For F1 fans, this is a welcoming prospect after the 2021 season. But does the F1 boss agree?

The arrival of Max Verstappen on the championship scene since 2021 has changed the face of the game. And according to Formula 1 CEO, Stefano Domenicali, the reason why Verstappen is so good is because he is in fact, Max Verstappen!

Stefano Domenicali sings Max Verstappen’s praises

When you’re in a position such as Domenicali, it’s best if you remain unbiased. That being said, the way the Dutch lion has been driving in the recent past, it would be folly to turn a blind eye to the prowess of the 2x champion.

While speaking to Motorsport.com, Domenicali was quoted as saying, “Max [Verstappen] is fully deserving of the success he is enjoying, you have to take your hat off.” [translated via Google Translate]

While Toto Wolff is setting the team up to take Hamilton to glory, the 7x champion has made a poignant remark about the current state of affairs.

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Lewis Hamilton admits Verstappen’s supremacy

Hamilton will surely be gearing up to contend and fight for that elusive 8th title. But while looking forward, the Brit also introspected with regard to the past, present, and future. But is it an admission of defeat?

GPBlog.com quoted Hamilton as saying, “I had it, and I was really, really, fortunate to have it here with this team. Michael [Schumacher] had it, Seb [-astian Vettel] had it, and now it’s Max’s period. We just did a better job, and that’s where Max is. You can’t take it away from them.”

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