Lewis Hamilton snubbed Max Verstappen by pointedly failing to mention his arch-rival as one of the top drivers he has faced in his 299-race career. ‘It is difficult to say who has been the strongest competitor because every time you are against someone you are in a different place in your life,’ said Hamilton. And in terms of pure pace I would say Fernando (was the best). That wound is raw, as Hamilton highlighted by comparing him unfavourably to Charles Leclerc following the British Grand Prix. ‘Charles fought a great battle,’ said Hamilton, before referring to his previous collision with Verstappen at Silverstone.

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