Johnny Herbert says he hopes Max Verstappen & Lewis Hamilton push each other again

Former Formula 1 driver Johnny Herbert says that Lewis Hamilton will not have revenge on his mind this season and that he hopes Max Verstappen and the Briton can push each other again this campaign.

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was certainly controversial and some have suggested that Lewis will have vengeance as his motivation this season as he looks to win an 8th world title.

Herbert, though, isn’t so sure about that and said to Betway that he’ll be looking at things differently, whilst also suggesting he and Max are going to push each other on again this season.

“Some people seem to think that because of what happened last year, Lewis is going to be particularly motivated to come back for revenge.

“That’s not Lewis’ way. Lewis is motivated to do the best he can at any given track at any part of the season. He had that hunger in 2007 and he still has it now.

“It amazes me how receptive he is to learning, even as a seven-time champion.

“That said, I’m sure the way that Max is pushing him does help. It’s amazing, even for me as an ex-driver, to watch the way that these guys find ways to navigate their way through the season and adapt to different races.

“Driving around Bahrain is one thing, but then going to Saudi Arabia, to Australia, back to Europe, and so on requires so much adaptability and concentration.

“That’s the skillset that I think is going to make this Championship and I really hope that they both turn it on.”