F1: Verstappen can easily win 8 titles – Hill

–by Mark Cipolloni–

1996 F1 World Champion Damon Hill says 25-year-old Max Verstappen can win a record eight World Championship titles.

He has two and has started 2023 off strong on the way to a possible 3rd. He certainly is more talented than either Schumacher or Hamilton.

Speaking on the F1 Nation podcast, Hill backed the Dutchman to break F1’s record of seven World Championship titles, jointly held by Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton.

“I’m sure he’ll get better. He has shown more maturity in the application of his talents in races,” said Hill.

“He knows when to twist and when to stick. There’s no need to go flat out everywhere but he’s always got something in his back pocket if he needs it.

“The sky is the limit – it could be eight world titles. There’s a ruthlessness to it as well.

“Most people find it difficult to relate to that because in normal life it’s regarded as being selfish and unattractive.

“But it’s a totally appropriate mindset when competing in a sport where the objective is to win. It’s not to do well or play nicely, it’s to win. So, that is what he has.”

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