Where does Hamilton v Verstappen rank in F1's greatest rivalries?
By Oli Dickson Jefford Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton provided one of the most thrilling battles in F1 history throughout 2021, with the title race hanging in the balance up until the very final lap of the season. It was a battle that ebbed and flowed throughout the campaign and was stacked with high-quality racing – along with a decent helping of controversy. Verstappen’s charge and ultimate title victory has breathed new life into F1 and anticipation is building for 2022, though this is already a legendary rivalry no matter what happens in the future. F1 is a sport full of classic rivalries, so where does Hamilton v Verstappen rank among those? Hunt v Lauda, 1976 Many would have learnt about James Hunt and Niki Lauda’s rivalry from ‘Rush’ but for fans of the sport, this is a rivalry many will know like the back of their hand. Heading into the 1976 season Lauda, a hard-working, quiet and understated driver, had the world at his feet after winning his first world title w...
