Formula 1
As the battle rages at the top of the standings between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen for the title of world champion, Mattia Binotto has already made her prediction. For the director of the Scuderia, the Mercedes driver is stronger.
The supremacy of Mercedes is hotly contested by Red Bull this season. Then Max Verstappen had a comfortable lead in the overall standings, the Dutchman was overtaken by Lewis Hamilton during the last Hungarian Grand Prix, before the summer break. The protege of Red Bull was only able to finish 9th in the race after finding himself in the midst of an impressive collision. Therefore, it is good Hamilton who leads the world championship with 195 points. Behind, Verstappen is not far with 187 units. On the side of Ferrari, despite the wish to see the hegemony of Mercedes come to an end, the Briton would appear to be the favorite to his own succession.
“I think Lewis will win”
In comments reported by Motorsport, Mattia Binotto, director of Ferrari, shared his prognosis on the future winner of the 2021 season of Formula 1 : « First of all, it’s an exciting battle. They are two extraordinary drivers, and very talented. One of them has already demonstrated it and the other has an indisputable speed compared to everything he has shown. If I had to take a bet I think Lewis will win. I say this because I think Mercedes will win. They are a strong team and they have shown what they are capable of in recent years. I believe they have all the elements to win at the end and, as the defending champions, they are to be beaten. I hope the fight will last until the very end. That would mean the championship is open, the wrestling is exciting, and as tight as it gets for the show itself. I always encourage us at Ferrari, but I also support Max, because I think it is good for the discipline to break the status quo. »
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