Valtteri Bottas made curious assessments about the Formula 1 grid and highlighted both Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen in different categories. The Finn, currently a Cadillac driver, classified the Dutchman as the most naturally talented, while pointing to Hamilton as a standout in several other characteristics.
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The answers were given in a quick-fire question format, in which Bottas gave his opinion on different qualities of current F1 drivers. The Finn mentioned Hamilton several times, including as the driver with the best sense of fashion, the one who is always in the gym, and also the best to sit next to on a flight.
Explaining this last choice, Bottas revealed a curious detail: “That’s because he usually sleeps through the entire flight,” he stated, justifying the preference for the seven-time world champion.
Another name that appeared frequently in the answers was Guanyu Zhou, current Red Bull Racing reserve driver. According to Bottas, the Japanese driver also stood out in some categories, including best sense of fashion, but received a less positive assessment when cited as the worst cook on the grid.
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Nico Hulkenberg, meanwhile, was remembered in a less favorable ranking. The German driver was pointed out by Bottas as the one with the worst sense of fashion among current Formula 1 competitors.
In addition, Bottas also commented on which driver would have the potential to lead a team. Even acknowledging Verstappen’s involvement in managing his own online team, the Finn indicated Fernando Alonso as the best team principal among the drivers.
Other categories also had relaxed answers. Tsunoda was named the funniest driver on the grid, while now former F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo led the choice as the best dancer, completing the series of humorous assessments made by the Cadillac driver.
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