It would be “better for Formula 1” if Lewis Hamilton fails to win a record eighth world championship next Sunday. “What I like is that Max and Lewis are completely different drivers and people. “Max is not politically correct, doesn’t care what others say and is here to race. “It would be better for Formula 1 if Max wins, meaning that Lewis will still need to hunt for his eighth title to break Michael Schumacher’s record,” Villeneuve added. “I seriously don’t think these drivers are thinking about that,” Villeneuve said. “It’s different to the year when I won the title, anyway. “Max is no longer the same driver as he was,” said Villeneuve. “I think Lewis has made more mistakes this year, but it hasn’t cost him a lot of points. “Lewis wasn’t used to fighting anymore, so he had to wake up.

Follow MotorMouth on social media:

• 
• 
• 
•