Lewis Hamilton & Max Verstappen v Valentino Rossi & Marc Marquez – How Modern Motorsports’ Iconic Rivalries Are Poetically Similar

Many fans find the F1 rivalry between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen similar to the MotoGP rivalry between Valentino Rossi and Marc Marquez. Recently, The Williams driver Alex Albon has given his take, making the comparison more solid.

The 26-year-old experienced driving alongside the 2021 F1 champion during his Red Bull stint. And he compared the young Dutchman to the MotoGP champion Marc Marquez. According to Albon, Max and Marc have a similar style which is hard to adapt. They both push to the limit, and it helps them win championships.

Albon stated, “Max’s driving style is similar to Marc Marquez’s. This driving style works well for Max, but it’s hard to adapt. Max is a driver who always pushes to the limits and wants the grip at the front. It’s not easy for your friend to keep up with him.”

How is Hamilton vs. Verstappen similar to Rossi vs. Marquez?

The seven-time F1 world champion has been compared to the MotoGP Doctor Rossi for a long time. Recently, the Mercedes driver had a conversation with Rossi, where they talked about their careers and their young rivals.

Both Hamilton and Rossi agreed that they are more careful while driving and tend to avoid risky moves. Meanwhile, the younger drivers are aggressive and don’t turn away from a dangerous challenge.

In many races, fans have witnessed the younger drivers like Verstappen and Marquez pushing their vehicles to the limit. And they also go for more complex overtakes. Meanwhile, the older drivers like Hamilton and Rossi always are more careful and usually go for textbook overtakes.

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Because of the similarities in driving styles, fans often compare the clashes between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen to those of Valentino Rossi and Marc Marquez. It is always interesting for fans to witness the younger drivers challenging the older and wiser drivers.

Lewis Hamilton and Valentino Rossi find the younger riders more natural

The motorsport veterans believe the younger generation is more energetic and passionate compared to the old-timers. Moreover, they talked about how veteran drivers lose their motivation over time and need to look for ways to keep themselves motivated.

The Mercedes driver said, “I think when you are young, you’re just ruthless and energetic.” To this, Rossi replied, “At the beginning when you are young, everything is more natural.”

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As for now, fans can no longer witness Rossi and Marquez battle it out on track as Rossi retired after the 2021 season. However, they can still observe another F1 rivalry between Hamilton and Verstappen. Let’s see if Hamilton can fight against young rival Verstappen in the upcoming Miami GP.