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Hamilton ‘no longer the best' in F1 – Ecclestone

Jul.1 Lewis Hamilton is no longer clearly the best driver in Formula 1. That is the view of former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone, who thinks Red Bull's Max Verstappen has the ability and the car to win the title in 2021. 'He is talented, fast, but he also needs a bit of luck,' the 90-year-old told Sport Bild. As for whether the 23-year-old Dutchman is now as good as seven time world champion Hamilton, Verstappen's father Jos is sure. 'Lewis and Max are at eye level,' he told Sport1. 'It's difficult to compare because they're in different cars, but they are the two best drivers in Formula 1. 'Lewis has a lot of experience, but Max has been there a long time now – he has worked with...
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