It’s cool, and as a fan, it is awesome.Ferrari’s early dire form has thrown off hopes of Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel making a credible challenge for the title, but the midfield battle is shaping up beautifully with drivers from Racing Point and McLaren scrapping it out behind the main pack.Ĭheck out the full driver standings so far in the 2020 calendar. "It is the highest-pressure scenario as they are both on equal points. "I have some envy not being a part of it, but ultimately for the sport and as a fan of the sport, it is a dream scenario," added the eight-time Grand Prix winner. Ricciardo admitted to being envious of his rivals' opportunity to duke it out for F1's supreme prize.īut for fans, the battle between Verstappen and Hamilton will be a spectacle to behold.
Obviously they are going toe-to-toe, and it is real genuine battle." "It is a really cool battle and it is a great story. "You have got the veteran record holder on the one hand, and then the youngest ever winner on the other. "It's what you hope for every year in this sport," said the McLaren driver, quoted by. Read also: Verstappen highlights importance of qualifying in Abu Dhabi.The first time such a scenario unfolded was at the US Grand Prix at Watkins Glen in 1974, when McLaren's Emerson Fittipaldi defeated Ferrari's Clay Regazzoni by just three points. Many championship battles in F1 have gone down to the wire in the past, but next weekend's title climax will be only the second time in Grand Prix racing's history that two drivers will enter the final round level on points. 21-race 2016 F1 calendar approved, Austin TBCĭaniel Ricciardo says the title showdown that will take place in Abu Dhabi between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton is a "dream scenario" for F1.COTA boss unsure of F1's true support for USGP.BBC confirms it is dropping F1 coverage, Channel 4 steps in.Verstappen has proved himself a determined opponent in 2021, often unwilling to give his rivals an inch in their on-track. Ecclestone: No ad breaks key to Channel 4 F1 deal Lewis Hamilton says hes aiming to win an eighth Formula 1 world championship the right way by being the purest of drivers in his battle with Red Bull rival Max Verstappen.Ecclestone casts more doubt on 2016 USGP.Alonso in favour of expanded F1 championship.First Azerbaijan Grand Prix in jeopardy?.Elimination-style qualifying to be introduced in 2016.F1 not ready yet for new qualifying, admits Ecclestone.Revised qualifying format proposed for Melbourne.Full elimination qualifying gets green light for Melbourne.Reserve criticism over new qualifying - Williams.Ferrari leads pre-season engine token spending.F1 teams warned over radio coded messages.
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