New champ expects Lewis to be back next season despite his disappointment about being beaten on the last lap of the last race
Max Verstappen said he doesn't feel sorry but understood it can be very painful for Lewis Hamilton.to be back next season to battle for a record eighth title despite the Briton's disappointment at being beaten this year on the last lap of the last race.
Speaking to reporters before the governing FIA's gala awards night in Paris, where he will be presented with the champion's trophy, the Red Bull driver recognised his Mercedes rival's suffering.shunned the gathering, with team boss Toto Wolff also absent and indicating some uncertainty over his disillusioned driver's future after last Sunday's finale in Abu Dhabi."But at the end of the day that's racingl.
"He also won a championship like that. I think he can understand as well," added the 24-year-old, who overtookat Yas Marina when a sudden change to the safety car procedure gave him a chance after it seemed he had none.took his first title with McLaren in 2008 with a last corner move that shattered Brazilian Ferrari driver Felipe Massa's hopes.did not come back to renew the battle next season, Verstappen doubted that would happen.
"I can understand the first few days after a race like that you're not happy, but you should also understand this is racing," he said."That should give him a lot of comfort and should also be that drive to keep going because he is still trying to challenge for that eighth title, and for sure he can do that again next year.
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