Charles Leclerc currently stands out as the only top Formula 1 driver on back-to-back world champion Max Verstappen’s level. That is the view of former Ferrari driver Felipe Massa, who thinks even seven time world champion Lewis Hamilton’s best days are now behind him. “Like Max and Lewis, Charles is an exceptional driver,” Massa said. “Red Bull’s second driver, Sergio Perez, is too inconsistent. But George Russell could be a title contender for years to come.”. “Don’t forget that last year, in his first season at Mercedes, he outperformed Lewis in the world championship. An incredible achievement,” said the winner of 11 career grands prix.

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