Verstappen has a smart idea to get into Hamilton's Mercedes car

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24 October 2020 at 18:40
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Although drivers can clearly make a difference in Formula 1, they are still tied to the car they get. Still, the Red Bull seems to be getting closer to Mercedes and Max Verstappen has an interesting proposal to test that theory.

When it comes to the question of who is the best driver in Formula 1 at the moment, there are always two answers: Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. In their years in the sport, the two have clearly proven to be different to the rest. To compare the two drivers directly is difficult because Hamilton drives the better Mercedes.

Still, the RB16 of Red Bull Racing seems to be getting a little closer. But is that really so? Verstappen has an interesting proposal to test that theory. "I think we can only find out if we change cars. Both drivers in the car of the other. Then we can compare them", the Dutchman joked at the press conference after qualifying in Portugal.

Organising a special test day

A few seconds later, Hamilton realises that Verstappen wants to get into his car and asks why the Red Bull driver wants to change drivers. "We'll change cars. You go in mine and I go in yours. Then we will know the difference between the car and if we are really going faster in qualifying and in the race. Maybe we can have a private test day for it," the Dutchman explained.

Max asks Lewis to swop cars once pic.twitter.com/C3EDkDJ9KH