Hamilton revels in Verstappen battle ‘with one of the greats’

Lewis Hamilton said it was “absolutely awesome to fight with one of the greats” as he overtook Max Verstappen late on to finish second in the Canadian Grand Prix.

Posted on May 25, 2026 by ApexF1

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Lewis Hamilton said it was “absolutely awesome to fight with one of the greats” as he overtook Max Verstappen late on to finish second in the Canadian Grand Prix.

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