Lewis Hamilton Takes a Dig at Max Verstappen as 2022 Battle With ‘Sensible Driver’ Charles Leclerc Makes It Past Copse

Lewis Hamilton crossed the chequered flag in P3 at his home race. The British Grand Prix is a special event for him as he has the whole crowd cheering for him at every corner. Lewis used these cheers as fuel and delivered strong overtaking maneuvers on track.

The Mercedes driver never fails to deliver at his home soil. He clenched his 13th podium finish at Silverstone after the conclusion of the 2022 race. Even though it was not the top step of the podium like last year, Hamilton showed a strong race pace in front of his fans.

In a post-race interview, Lewis opined on his on-track battle with the Ferrari driver, Charles Leclerc. He said “Yeah, I mean, Charles did a great job, what a great battle. Very sensible driver.”

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The coming together between the two championship protagonists at Copse in 2021 ended up in a huge crash for Verstappen. Nevertheless, Lewis went on to stand on the top step of the podium. Pointing to that, Lewis compared his experience battling Leclerc at the 2022 British GP.

He took a dig at his 2021 rival, Max Verstappen, by saying, “Clearly, a lot different to what I experienced last year. At Copse for example, the two of us went through there with no problem, you know.”  

Lewis Hamilton Delivers a Comeback in 2022 season

The season kicked off in a bitter manner for the seven-time world champion. After losing the title on the last lap of the 2021 season, Hamilton aimed at clinching his 8th world title this season.

The Briton has had his fair share of problems with the W13. The Mercedes developed an underperforming car, which saw them falling down the pecking order. The porpoising issue has been the major thorn in the side of Lewis and the German manufacturer.

Yet, the podium at Silverstone completes the third podium finish for Lewis in the 2022 season. Also, the second consecutive podium in a row after finishing the Canada GP in P3 as well.

The porpoising issue does not allow them to run the car at the desired height. The race pace and reliability of the Mercedes have been its strength in the 2022 season. When push comes to shove, Hamilton has always pushed his limit and that of his car to deliver strong points for the team.

At Silverstone, the on-track battles with the Red Bull and the Ferrari would be a motivating sign for him. Since day one of the season, he has been persistent to work together with the team and help it reach back to the top of the grid. The upgrades seem to be working for the eight-time constructor champions.

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Currently, the British driver is P6 in the championship, with a gap of 18 points to his teammate ahead. The consecutive podium finishes indicate a resurrection in the 2022 season for him and the Brackley-based team.