He stated: “I’m not amazed. Verstappen has always had extraordinary energy and never gives up. He consistently performs at his best throughout the season. It’s unbelievable how he does it, and perhaps only Alonso could be compared to him.”
Villeneuve further noted that while many other drivers experience ups and downs in performance, Verstappen maintains a high level consistently, making him unbeatable when he is in that state.
The rivalry between Verstappen and Hamilton intensified ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix, with Hamilton suggesting that teams should have regulations preventing them from developing next year’s car too early. Verstappen mockingly responded, reminding Hamilton that such suggestions were not made when he was winning championships.
