Hamilton's Mercedes better than Schumacher's Ferrari?
Aug.27 - Lewis Hamilton's team and car are better than the ones raced to similar levels of success by seven time world champion Michael Schumacher.
That is the claim of former Mercedes boss Norbert Haug, with Hamilton poised to soon race past Schumacher's all time record for the number of grand prix wins (91).
Hamilton is also expected to match the F1 legend's unprecedented tally of seven drivers' world championships this year.
"For so long it was inconceivable that Michael's unique records would ever be overtaken or even matched," Haug told Sport1.
"But Michael never had such a superior environment and such an unrivalled racing car as Lewis has at Mercedes.
"That should by no means diminish the great performance of this man and exceptional driver, who I have known from karting to Formula Renault, Formula 3, GP2 to Formula 1," he said.
"What Lewis has shown for 14 years now in Formula 1 in terms of consistency and ability is simply unique, and will most likely never be repeated."
Haug also said he thinks Max Verstappen "definitely has the same potential and ability" as 35-year-old Hamilton.
As for Sebastian Vettel and his failure to win a title in red before leaving unceremoniously at the end of 2020, Haug says that is not the German's fault.
"Just as Mercedes managed to create the perfect conditions for Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari failed to do so for Sebastian," he said.
"In fact, it is not presumptuous to say that outside of the Schumacher and Lauda eras, Ferrari didn't dominate so much.
"I love and appreciate Ferrari, but no love and no appreciation can change facts," added Haug.
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Well what does anyone think they are going to be ??? Time goes on and technology keeps improving .
Spot on, Oldwit, that is why it is only a fun mental exercise to rate drivers from different eras. The only comparison is with their contemporary drivers and even then you must factor in the teams and cars.
LH is the best driver in F1 history, with the best car and best team. Hence the total dominance.
The only real loser here is Bottas, who would be fighting with MV and CL for the Championship. By the time LH hangs up his helmet it will be too late for Bottas.
Max is the next SuperChamp, though I do NOT think he has the raw talent that LH has, his determination along with what talent he has will take him to 4 WCs. LeClerc will get 2.
Simplesmente fantástico esse site!