Lewis Hamilton hails ‘awesome’ battle with Max Verstappen at Canadian Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton relished the thrill of hunting down Max Verstappen as he claimed his best result for Ferrari at the Canadian Grand Prix.

The 41-year-old dropped behind his old foe on lap nine but they duelled again for the podium places in the closing laps following the retirement of race leader George Russell.

Hamilton came out on top, ultimately making his move around the outside of turn one to claim second for the first time as a Ferrari driver.

“Awesome to fight with one of the greats,” the seven-time world champion said after clinching just his second Ferrari podium.

Pop the champagne ASAP after that drive