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Button Rates Verstappen as F1's Most Well-Rounded Driver Over Hamilton

In a revealing interview, Jenson Button praised Max Verstappen as the most well-rounded F1 driver, surpassing even the immense talents of Lewis Hamilton. He noted Verstappen's ability to maximize performance from any car, highlighting his evolution since his debut in 2015.

Our Take:

While Button's admiration for Verstappen is well-founded, it's essential to consider the context of team dynamics and car development in F1. Verstappen's current success is undoubtedly impressive, but Hamilton's consistency and adaptability over time have laid the foundations for his legacy as one of the all-time greats.

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Source: Paul Velasco

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