No extra stimulus
Max Verstappen delighted many motorsport fans last weekend with his spectacular participation in the 24 Hours of Nurburgring, which unfortunately ended bitterly with a technical problem after the four-time Formula 1 world champion had driven – together with his crew mates – the Mercedes #3 to the brink of an extraordinary victory on the legendary German track. Verstappen’s exploits have reopened the debate on the ‘old-fashioned’ charm of seeing F1 drivers competing in other categories. However, the one who does not seem particularly affected by this challenge is Max’s historic rival in the Circus: Lewis Hamilton.
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The Ferrari driver was the protagonist of the press conference in Canada, at the Montreal circuit which feels like a second home to him. The first question he was asked concerned Verstappen’s commitment but unlike what Andrea Kimi Antonelli stated a few days ago, Hamilton does not seem to have the Ring challenge among his future plans. “Does Max’s participation whet my appetite? Well no, not particularly – Hamilton admitted honestly – there is definitely a part of me that, since I love the Nordschleife, would like to drive there at some point in my career. But I don’t know. It could be done, who knows. It’s not necessary but it could be done”. Not exactly a statement of intent…
