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Max Verstappen appears to be losing the mental battle to Lewis Hamilton, as the latter’s strategic decision to settle in Milan has given him an edge. This move is seen as a clever tactic by Hamilton to gain an upper hand in the psychological warfare that often accompanies the intense rivalry in Formula 1 ¹.

Verstappen’s frustrations were evident in his recent outburst after the Hungarian Grand Prix, where he finished fifth due to a combination of strategic errors and being undercut by his rivals. He expressed his discontent with his team’s strategy, emphasizing the need for improvement ².

The reigning champion’s mood wasn’t improved after a dramatic collision with Hamilton at Turn 1, which saw Verstappen’s car take to the air. Although the stewards took no further action, the incident highlighted the intense rivalry between the two drivers ².

As the season unfolds, it will be fascinating to see how this mental battle between Verstappen and Hamilton plays out. Will Hamilton’s clever move give him the edge he needs to take the championship, or can Verstappen and Red Bull bounce back from their recent setbacks?