It is race week, and that means we’ll find out very soon what kind of equipment everyone is riding this year. Lewis Hamilton can also capture his eighth world title this season, but it will certainly be a huge challenge. However, he is very much looking forward to this.
Especially last year the battle broke loose between Hamilton and Max Verstappen. Many are of the opinion that the Dutchman is on an equal level with the talent Mercedesdriver, but simply has not had the material so far to make a serious attack. However, this should change with the RB16B. As always, Hamilton does not shy away from a challenge, but he also knows that it will not be thrown into his lap this year. He can count on competition from all sides.
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“When you see that Verstappen won the last race in 2020, you can only assume that they will be far in front, or maybe even at the very front of the field in the first race,” he told Sky Sports. It will be a great, long battle in 2021. “The calendar this year consists of no less than 23 Grands Prix, which is a record. It will indeed be a long season, with many different opportunities for both parties.
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The question is whether we will see Hamilton return to the grid next year. He has only signed a one-year contract with Mercedes and with the new technical regulations in the offing, it is possible that the Briton will call it quits after this year. “The eighth title is the ultimate dream,” he said, and in principle could achieve that this year. Hamilton has also never made it a secret that he wants to pursue his other interests in the future, but whether that is in the distant or near future remains a guess at this point.
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