F1: Verstappen can be proud of ‘amazing job’

Mercedes F1 driver Lewis Hamilton said dominant Red Bull rival Max Verstappen had done an “amazing job” in winning a second title this season and should be proud of his achievement.

This year, Red Bull have far outperformed Hamilton’s Mercedes team and Verstappen has won a record 14 races out of 20 with two remaining.

“I think he’s done an amazing job, he’s done everything he had to do. The team provided him with an amazing car and he’s delivered pretty much every weekend,” Hamilton told reporters at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix on Thursday.

“He can be proud of the job he’s done, I know what it feels to be in a position like that,” added the 37-year-old Briton, who has yet to win this year.

Hamilton said securing the runner-up slot was important for team staff as it meant higher bonuses at a time when Britain was going through a cost of living crisis with energy costs rocketing.

“I’m told and I can see how impactful and important that is for them,” he said.