Otmar Szafnauer, former Formula 1 team principal, pointed out the contrasts between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, praising the work ethic of the four-time Formula 1 champion.
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The former Aston Martin and Alpine executive was rhetorically asked during the High Performance podcast which driver was always the first to arrive at the paddock. When the host mentioned the names of the multiple champions, the Romano-American indicated the Dutchman.
“Max Verstappen. He is always the first to arrive. Lewis only arrives when all the photographers are already there, so he can wear those ridiculous clothes and take pictures,” he said.
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Jake Humphrey, presenter, joked and said he likes the style of the seven-time Ferrari champion. Then, he heard in response “Seriously? What is that style?”; the presenter explained that, for Hamilton, he dares to stand out.
“He can sustain the look; I can’t. I think fashion helped with Kim Kardashian, no doubt,” he added.
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